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Library director reports archivist resignation and programs lineup; AI workshops planned
Summary
Library Director Mary Cronin told trustees that Archivist Molly Foye resigned effective March 11 and will not be replaced; Cronin also outlined upcoming programs (April author talk, DNA Doe Project event) and a planned AI discussion series and workshop.
Mary Cronin, the library director, told trustees the library is grieving the recent passing of former director Jay Rancourt and that Archivist Molly Foye has submitted her resignation to take a job out of state; Foye’s last day is March 11 and Cronin said the position will not be filled at this time.
Cronin also outlined upcoming programs: a cooperative Zoom program with the author of Property of the Revolution on April 1, a Genetic Genealogy and DNA Doe Project program at the library on April 8, and the Wild Scientist children’s book club scheduled for April. Cronin said spring and summer programming planning is underway.
On technology, Cronin and volunteer Polly plan an artificial intelligence discussion series in the spring, and Mary and tech volunteer Karen Vitek are organizing an AI tools workshop. The Personnel committee arranged for a card at the desk to mark Molly Foye’s departure.
Minutes record these items as part of the March 9, 2026 trustees meeting; no hiring timeline or replacement plan for the archivist position was recorded.
