Over the years, the library's name has changed and so has the title of its leader. Whether Director of Libraries, Chief Librarian, Head Librarian, or just Librarian, these are the people who have led our library since 1893 and some of the notable accomplishments that occurred during their tenure:
After 7 months of service, Minnie McKibben resigned and married Earl Blake, an attorney who would work with William A. Ayres, the husband of the next librarian, Dula Pease. The Wichita Times newspaper described McKibben as "an efficient and competent librarian". Other newspaper reports during her tenure indicate she had taken an inventory of the collection and ordered new books.
For more library history, check out these collections from our digital archives.
