March 31, 2023
Dear Winter Park Library Community,
We are excited to announce that Melissa Schneider has been appointed our new Executive Director! Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Winter Park Library, having served as Assistant Director since 2020 and acting as Interim Director since October.
Melissa earned her B.A. from Rollins College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and was nominated for Outstanding Graduating Senior. She also earned her M.S. in Library and Information Studies from the University of South Florida. Melissa has also graduated from the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute and Leadership Winter Park. Prior to becoming Assistant Director, Melissa held several positions within the Winter Park Library, including Head of Membership and Material Services from 2017-2020 and Head of Circulation from 2014-2017. She has also been recognized for her outstanding achievements and contributions, having been named one of Orlando Magazine's 2022 Women of the Year.
Melissa has also gained valuable experience outside of the Winter Park Library. She has worked as a Reference and Instruction Librarian at Valencia College in Orlando, FL, as a Library Consultant for Morningside Academy in Port Saint Lucie, FL, and as a Technical Services Assistant at Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, FL. Melissa's leadership, expertise, and dedication to the library profession make her an excellent choice for Executive Director, and we are excited to see the direction she will lead us.
"Together with our dedicated Board of Trustees, exemplary staff, and trusted community partners, I am excited to work together to unite and inspire the residents of Winter Park as we continue to provide premier library services.
Winter Park Library Executive Director, Melissa Schneider