Cockrell to take over as Interim Director of Kalamazoo Public Library system

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A longtime Kalamazoo Public Library employee has been named the new Interim Director for the organization.

The library Board of Trustees appointed Michel R. Cockrell to the poaition Monday. He will replace current Interim Director Terry New effective June 30.

Cockrell has worked for Kalamazoo Public Library for 25 years, 19 of those in administration. He has served as the head of the Patron Services Department for KPL since October 2007.

Terry New has served as Interim Director for the past 18 months. She will return to her position as head of the library’s Human Resources Department and help Cockrell transition to Interim Director.