State Librarian
Missouri State Library
Before becoming Missouri's State Librarian in 2018, Westphal spend 15 years as a library director, working in both Missouri and Tennessee. Westphal served as president of the Missouri Public Library Directors and as Chair of the Organization of Watauga Libraries (TN). Currently Robin serves on the Board of Directors of the Western Council of State Libraries and is active member of COSLA (Chief Officers of State Library Agencies).
Westphal has presented at ALA Midwinter and many statewide and regional conferences and has made it a priority of the Missouri State Library to provide numerous grant opportunities for Missouri libraries to implement projects that are unique and impactful.
In her spare time, Robin is committed to building a well-rounded, eclectic vinyl record collection and loves sports of all kinds, including disc golf and Kansas City Chiefs football.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM