LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The executive director of the Louisville Free Public Library is retiring after 28 years.
Lee Burchfield will retire in June after six years as director.
Burchfield has served the city's libraries since 1997, starting as an assistant branch manager at the Iroquois Branch Library.
"It's been a privilege to lead the library for the past six years. Libraries provide an incredible array of services and resources that help our users prepare for school success, achieve their educational goals, and continually develop their career skills," Burchfield said in a statement. "Every day our employees engage with citizens in ways that change lives for the better. I couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved together, and I know that great things lie ahead for our public libraries."Â
Metro Government said an interim director will be named, and a national search will be held to find the library's next director.
"I appreciate Lee's leadership and know he is leaving a strong foundation for us to continue building on," Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a news release. "Libraries are so incredibly important to the fabric of our community, which is why I've provided $15 million in capital funding over the last two years to help improve and build new libraries in every corner of our community."
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