November 9, 2005

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the appointment of Nancy R. Robertson as State Librarian.  Robertson, of Jackson, has been serving as acting state librarian since February of this year. 

Ms. Robertson has worked at the State Library since 1995.  Prior to serving as acting state librarian she was deputy state librarian for internal operations and the curator and rare book librarian. 

Ms. Robertson holds a Master’s of Science degree in Library and Information Science from Drexel University, a Master’s of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Illinois, and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the College of Wooster, Ohio.  

Ms. Robertson is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.  She succeeds Christie P. Brandau who has resigned.  

The Governor, in consultation with the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees, appoints the state librarian, who is charged with the care of all administrative functions of the Library. 

This appointment is subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963.  It stands confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.