In answer to increased demand from libraries following the closing of Baker & Taylor last year, Ingram Library Services has increased hiring, including new and expanded roles in operations, sales, and account on-boarding and the appointment of a director of sales. As a result, ILS now has a team of 35 librarians and 50 library services personnel. The company also said it has increased inventory levels in support of libraries.
Zuanarda "Z" Causey is the new director of sales. He has more than 20 years of experience in the library industry, most recently as sales director at SirsiDynix.
Carolyn Morris, v-p of library services at Ingram Content Group, said of Causey: "His deep understanding of libraries and proven leadership in solutions-focused sales make him a perfect fit for our mission to support libraries in building vibrant collections that engage their communities."
ILS has also added new positions, including distribution center associates in Roseburg, Ore., Ft. Wayne, Ind., Chambersburg, Pa. and La Vergne, Tenn., sales associates, and library integrations specialists.
Among the new hires are business development managers Michael Erving and Margaret Hansen; inside sales specialist Harley Beckmann; systems integration specialists Teresa Eldred and Austin Wolfe; and technical service specialists Amy Guerrero and Amanda Bimson.
Morris added: "We know how critical reliable service is for libraries, especially during times of transition. By expanding roles in our operations locations, we're ensuring that libraries can depend on us for timely delivery, efficient logistics, and the personalized support they deserve. Our commitment has always been--and will continue to be--to stand beside libraries as they serve their communities."