State library board

The Board appoints the State Librarian and sets policy and strategic direction for the agency. As the Board’s chief administrative officer, the State Librarian has administrative authority over the agency and responsibility for its supervision.

All constituents may communicate their business with the State Library to the responsible agency staff member or the State Librarian, who brings relevant matters to the Board as necessary. The Board meets at least once a quarter and conducts its business solely during duly called meetings. During Public Comment, the Board hears concerns, views, and opinions which relate to the agenda of the meeting, and which are within the jurisdiction of the Board; inquiries requiring detailed responses are referred to the State Librarian.

Board Minutes and Reports 

Access meeting agendas and minutes.

State library board members (as of 9/29/25)

Jessica de Perio Wittman – CHAIR, West Hartford, CT

Scott Matheson – VICE-CHAIR, Hamden, CT

Antay Bilgutay – Manchester, CT

Honorable Henry S. Cohn – Judge of the New Britain District Superior Court

Mary Etter – South Windsor, CT

Allen Hoffman – West Hartford, CT

Claudia Jalowka – CT Judicial Branch

Betsy Pittman – Storrs-Mansfield, CT

Sandy Ruoff – Guilford, CT

Sheri Szymanski – Monroe, CT

Sally P. Whipple – Colchester, CT

Melissa Wlodarczyk-Hickey – Windsor Locks, CT

 

Composition of the Connecticut State library board

The State Library Board consists of:

  • Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or designee 
  • Chief Court Administrator or designee
  • Commissioner of Education or designee 
  • Five members appointed by the Governor, including: 
    • One experienced librarian 
    • One experienced archivist
    • One experienced museum professional
  • One member each appointed by: 
    • President pro tempore of the Senate
    • The minority leader of the Senate
    • Speaker of the House of Representatives 
    • The minority leader of the House
    • The State Librarian, who serves as the chief administrative officer of the Board
  • The State Librarian, who serves as the chief administrative officer of the Board