Item: 26-0038
Title: Introduction of Newly Appointed County Library Director, Dana Conners
Date of BOCC Meeting: February 9, 2026
Request for Board Action:
The Board is requested to meet Durham County Library’s new Director and welcome her as she assumes leadership in guiding the library’s mission and programs.
Durham County Government announces the appointment of Dana Conners as Director of Durham County Library following an extensive nationwide search. Conners brings more than 30 years of service in library systems across North Carolina and Texas, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, and New Hanover Counties, as well as serving as Assistant Director of Public Services at the Austin Public Library.
As Director, Conners oversees library operations, strategic planning, programming, staff development, and partnerships that promote equitable access to information and educational opportunities for all residents. Her career includes leading new library openings, long-range planning, and building collaborative initiatives that support lifelong learning.
Dana Conners assumed her duties on January 5, 2026.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with multiple goals of the strategic plan.
Resource Persons: Joanne Pierce, Assistant County Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board meets the new Library Director for Durham County.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________