(Woodland, CA) – Yolo County Librarian Mark Fink has accepted a new role as the Executive Director of Anythink Libraries. Anythink Libraries is a special library district serving 400,000 residents in Adams County, Colo., with seven branches in Bennett, Brighton, Commerce City, Thornton, and the Perl Mack neighborhood of Denver. Industry leaders and organizations across the globe have recognized Anythink’s innovative and award-winning approach to library service. His last day will be October 7.

“Over the last five years, I’ve been honored to work with a talented, creative, compassionate team of library employees, volunteers, and community members. Together, we have worked to reduce barriers for all residents to access library resources, services, and programs by making our facilities welcoming for all, eliminating late fines, and investing in the expansion of our print materials and digital content in multiple languages,” said Mark Fink. “With strong support from the Board of Supervisors, the cities and school districts we serve, and the members of our library support organizations, Yolo County Library is well positioned to effectively meet future library priorities and community needs.”

Mark served as the County Librarian and Chief Archivist from 2017 to 2022. He guided the following capital projects to fruition: $5M Yolo Branch Library, $2M renovation of the Shipley Walters Center for Yolo County Archives and Library Services, the forthcoming $2M installation of a fiber broadband connection to the Clarksburg Library, and extensive improvements to the Clarksburg, Esparto, Knights Landing and Winters branches. Over the last three years, Mark has led the County’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategic Initiative. Finally, he served as Treasurer for the California Library Association.

 “My colleagues and I want to thank Mark Fink for his significant contributions, dedication, and leadership as the Librarian and Chief Archivist at the Yolo County Library,” said Board Chair, Supervisor Angel Barajas. “Mark has removed barriers and improved access to the Library and its literacy services and leaves the library in excellent shape with a five-year integrated Strategic Plan for the Library in place.”

On October 8, Melinda Cervantes will assume the Interim County Librarian role while the permanent appointment recruitment is currently underway. Ms. Cervantes has served as the Director of the Santa Clara County and Contra Costa County Library systems.

For more information on the Yolo County Library and Archives programs and resources, residents can visit their local library or the Library’s website, https://yolocountylibrary.org, or connect with Yolo County Library on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org and Instagram at @yolocountylibrary