MANHATTAN – The Manhattan Public Library Board of Trustees has announced that Eric Norris has been named as its new MPL/NCKLS Library Director. He’ll succeed current Library Director Linda Knupp, who will retire at the end of the year.
A native Kansan, Norris has extensive library experience and is currently the librarian for the State of Kansas and has worked there since April of 2018. Before that, he was the director at Hays Public Library for six years.
Norris received a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas, a master's degree from Fort Hays State University, and a master's degree in library science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
“I am thrilled at the opportunity to join the team at the Manhattan Public Library. Manhattan is a growing and dynamic community that knows the value of its public library and I look forward to meeting people, making connections, and helping to create opportunities for growth. It is an exciting time for libraries as we explore ways to advance educational, informational, and recreational services throughout the Manhattan and the NCKLS area,” Norris said.
Norris will begin his duties in late December. Knupp will retire at the end of December after 20 years of service.