Mission, Administration and Staff
Mission
Providing opportunities to explore, learn, create and connect.
Vision
Empowered and engaged individuals for a more inclusive and connected Baltimore County community.
We Value
- Our customers and communities
- Equal access and intellectual freedom
- Flexibility and collaboration
- Diversity and inclusion
- Continuous improvement
Statement on Race and Social Equity
Baltimore County Public Library is one of 177 public libraries across North America that has signed the Urban Libraries Council’s Statement on Race and Social Equity, which serves as a baseline for libraries to build policies and actions that make their communities more inclusive and just. We are committed to achieving racial and social equity by contributing to a more just society in which all community members can realize their full potential. Our libraries can help achieve true and sustained equity through an intentional, systemic and transformative library-community partnership. Read the full statement to learn more.
Publications
Welcome Guide
Download and read our Welcome Guide (PDF), which highlights our resources and provides you with information on how to take advantage of every opportunity at the Baltimore County Public Library. We have offerings for all ages to explore, learn, create and connect.
Strategic Plan
Reports
- FY 2020 Annual Report (PDF)
- 2019 Trending and Benchmark Report (PDF)
- FY 2019 Annual Report
- FY 2018 Annual Report
- FY 2017 Annual Report
Administration
Administrative Offices
320 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21204
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-887-6100
Fax: 410-887-6103
TTY through Maryland Relay
Board of Library Trustees
Phone: 410-887-6100
Fax: 410-887-6103
The Board’s responsibilities include:
- Appointment of the library director to manage day-to-day operations of the library system
- Policy formulation. Working with the director and staff, the Board develops policies to ensure that the library system is sound and responds to the needs of the public. Major policy areas include personnel, collection development, public service planning, budgeting and use of technology
Learn more about the Board of Library Trustees.
Director
Sonia Alcántara-Antoine
Email: Director@bcpl.net
Phone: 410-887-6121
- Has overall responsibility for the management of the library system and strategic planning, serves as liaison to the County and state government, and is accountable to the Board of Library Trustees
- Oversees Fiscal Services, Human Resources, Planning, Projects and Data, and Virtual & Media Services departments
Assistant Directors
James Cooke
Phone: 410-887-6121
Email: ADCooke@bcpl.net
Natalie Edington
Phone: 410-887-6121
Email: ADEdington@bcpl.net
Adult and Community Engagement
Julie Brophy
Phone: 410-887-3285
Email: jbrophy@bcpl.net
Collection Development
Jamie Watson
Phone: 410-887-6137
Email: jwatson@bcpl.net
Customer Support Services
Deb Brothers
Phone: 410-887-7915
Email: dlbrothers@bcpl.net
Interlibrary Loan
Phone: 410-887-6110
Email: illmail@bcpl.net
Customer Accounts
Phone: 410-887-6181
Email: customeraccounts@bcpl.net
Meeting Room Bookings
Phone: 410-887-6109
Email: meetingrooms@bcpl.net
Facilities Services and Facilities Management
Purnell Sterrett
Phone: 410-887-6136 or 410-887-6100
Email: psterrett@bcpl.net
Fiscal Services
Helen Rowe
Phone: 410-887-6170
Email: hrowe@bcpl.net
Human Resources
Mary Wilson
Phone: 410-887-6177
Email: mjwilson@bcpl.net
Marketing and Development
Linda Frederick
Phone: 410-887-6196
Email: lfrederick@bcpl.net
Planning, Projects and Data
Emily Gamertsfelder
Phone: 410-887-2336
Email: egamertsfelder@bcpl.net
Purchasing
Dave Otto
Phone: 410-887-6155
Email: tdotto@bcpl.net
Security
Mike Engle
Phone: 410-887-6150
Email: mengle@bcpl.net
Technical Services
Jody Sharp
Phone: 410-887-8630
Email: jsharp@bcpl.net
Virtual and Media Services
Liz Sundermann
Phone: 410-887-6132
Email: lsundermann@bcpl.net
Media Creation
Carl Birkmeyer
Phone: 410-887-2082
Email: cbirkmey@bcpl.net
Youth and Family Engagement
Conni L. Strittmatter
Phone: 410-887-0517
Email: cstrittmatter@bcpl.net