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Marilyn Genther
The Mount Prospect Library is not only a place of knowledge, but a place of leadership. As executive director, Marilyn Genther increased community involvement and oversaw technological additions making the library one of the best in the Northwest Suburbs. Marilyn began working in a library in 1969 at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County where she was a library assistant. After earning her bachelor’s degree from DePauw University in 1973 and master’s in library sciences from the University of Kentucky in 1974, Marilyn was promoted to full librarian. Yet her schooling did not stop there. To further her interest in management and human resources, Marilyn studied briefly at Indiana University before moving on to the Mount Prospect Library.
Marilyn began her career at the Mount Prospect Library in 1986 where she was head of adult services. One year later she was appointed intern deputy director until 1988 when she was promoted to the head position of deputy director. When the executive director stepped down, the library began a nationwide search for a new candidate. After an extensive search, they decided to select Marilyn, a familiar face to the library and community to take on this position. Marilyn has been executive director since 1991 and is in charge of overseeing all of the daily operations of the library.
The technological advancement brought to the library is one of the greatest achievements made by Marilyn. “In the time that I have been here the library has become more sophisticated with the services that we provide with technology. Technology has transformed libraries generally and it certainly has transformed Mount Prospect’s Library.”
In March 2002, a referendum was passed granting a renovation and expansion of the library. When completed this construction will completely revamp the first level of the library while also adding a second level. This will be the first major construction performed on the building. The new space will provide additional space and resources for community members. This leap forward in library services would not have been possible without the drive and guidance of Marilyn Genther.