Simmons College

Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Ferguson Library, the public library in Stamford, Connecticut. He holds an MBA (University of Connecticut) and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (Simmons College), as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (Boston College). Ernie has been an active participant in professional library associations globally, nationally, regionally and locally, and is currently an adjunct professor in the graduate programs in Library and Information Science at Simmons College and Pratt Institute. He has been active in the American Library Association for many years, serving on Council, as a division president, as a roundtable chair, as a chair or member of a variety of other Association wide and division committees. He has written and spoken extensively on such topics as literacy, management, marketing, and technology. His extensive involvement with ALA Exhibitors reflects his belief that they are an integral part of the Association, and are vital to its current success and future viability. Among his many honors, Ernie is the recipient of the Simmons College GSLIS Alumni Achievement Award, and is a Rotary International Past District Governor. He has been an active participant in many professional organizations, and community groups.

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