Sharlisa Addison is a Library Manager with Austin Public Library, Willie Mae Kirk Library Branch in Austin, TX. She is a graduate from a HBCU; Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC obtaining a Bachelors of Arts degree and a graduate degree in Library Information Science from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. As a librarian professional, Sharlisa has three years of supporting youth services as a Youth Librarian, worked in academic, & public libraries providing instruction and information assistance to diverse library customers. Sharlisa is fond of public libraries and is passionate about promoting literacy amongst communities through innovative library programming and outreach. Since the pandemic Sharlisa believes the greatest pivot for libraries is creating virtual programming and continuity of services.
