Library staff
The Rochester Public Library District staff strives to provide excellent patron experiences through creative programming, community outreach, and by providing equal access to information and resources for our patrons.
Contact us by calling the library at (217) 498-8454 or by emailing us. Please see below for email addresses.
Janet McAllister
Director
director@rochesterlibrary.org
Denise Rainford
Youth Services Director
youth.services@rochesterlibrary.org
Lorachelle Eck
Circulation Manager
circulation.manager@rochesterlibrary.org
Ayla Strauts
Youth Services Assistant
ysassistant@rochesterlibrary.org
Beth Nelson
Adult & Outreach Coordinator
adult.programs@rochesterlibrary.org
Jacob Pahde
Cataloger
jacob.p@rochesterlibrary.org
Ben Garrett
Tech Services
ben.g@rochesterlibrary.org
Amanda Matthews
Patron Services
amanda.m@rochesterlibrary.org
Claire Jiroutek
Patron Services
claire.j@rochesterlibrary.org
Sophie Omen
Patron Services
sophie.o@rochesterlibrary.org
Kaylee Mitts
Patron Services
kaylee.m@rochesterlibrary.org