After almost 20 years in the library profession, Arnessa Dowell’s experiences range from being a Page to sitting in three different Library Director’s chairs.  Since receiving her MLS from North Carolina Central University in 2011, Ms. Dowell has used the library as a platform to promote community and has focused most of her energy towards helping our men and women in uniform. Currently, Ms. Dowell is the Information Services Director at Grand Forks Public leading the combined team of circulation and reference staff. Since her arrival to Grand Forks in October of 2018, Ms. Dowell continues to commit herself to creating and fostering change that will continue to make the library a pillar in the community.