Allison Grubbs, Division Director
Allison Grubbs comes to the Broward County Libraries Division from Washington State where she led Public Services at the Timberland Regional Library, which has a jurisdiction of five counties. Ms. Grubbs brings more than a decade of public library experience. In her most recent leadership role, she worked closely with staff, local officials and community stakeholders to develop new projects and services for the public. While at Timberland Regional Library, she provided leadership and direction for 27 libraries located across 7,000 square miles. Ms. Grubbs earned her Masters of Library and Information Science from Valdosta State University and completed her undergraduate studies at North Georgia College and State University.
James Jones, Assistant Director
James Jones joined Broward County Library in 2017 after nearly a decade with the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, where he held a range of positions across public and technical services. Over the past eight years at Broward County Libraries he has overseen systemwide operations in Collection Management and Archives & Special Collections. Mr. Jones has been an active member of the administrative team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and organizational leadership. He is a strong advocate for intellectual freedom and equitable access to information and library services, championing inclusive practices that ensure all members of the community can benefit from library resources. Mr. Jones holds a Master of Library Science degree from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Science in Instructional Technology from Troy University.
