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Beth Boughton
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517-335-1516
Administrative Assistant
Michelle Bradley
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517-335-1507
Library Development Manager
Biz Gallo
gallob@michigan.gov
517-335-1402
Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator
Joseph Hamlin
hamlinj2@michigan.gov
517-335-1501
Library Data & State Aid/Penal Fines Coordinator
Public Library Staff Certification
Cathy Lancaster
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517-335-8129
Youth Services Coordinator
Clare Membiela
membielac@michigan.gov
517-335-8132
Library Law Consultant
Library Establishment
Shauna Quick
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517-335-0126
Library Technology Access Consultant
Karren Reish
reishk@@michigan.gov
517-241-0021
Library Grants Coordinator
Sandra Teft
tefts@michigan.gov
517-335-1497
Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Coordinator
Andrea Vernola
vernolaa@michigan.gov
517-335-0123
Continuing Education Coordinator
Becky Wartella
wartellab@michigan.gov
517-335-4038
Events & Programs Technician
Library Programs Analyst
Barb Williams
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517-241-2149
Statewide Library Services Analyst
Updated 01/29/2026