About Justin L. Dyer, MLS
About Justin L. Dyer, MLS
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Librarian | Speaker | Writer
Justin L. Dyer serves as the Director of the Hillsboro City Library. He holds a Master of Science in Library Science from the University of North Texas and brings nearly a decade of experience in public libraries.
A graduate of the 2024 TALL Texan Leadership Institute, Dyer is the Past-Chair of the Texas Library Association’s Small Community Libraries Round Table. Outside of his professional role, he is involved in his community as the President of the Hillsboro Lion’s Club and Secretary of Leadership Greater Hillsboro.
In his spare time, Dyer enjoys reading and exploring state parks with his family.
Full Bio
Full Bio
Justin is a public library director with nearly a decade of experience in public libraries. He has held roles ranging from circulation clerk and youth services librarian to assistant director, and now leads his organization. Justin holds a Master of Science in Library Science from the University of North Texas and is an active member of the Texas Library Association, where he has served on roundtables, task forces, and committees. He is also a graduate of TLA’s TALL Texan Leadership Institute.
Justin is passionate about fostering lifelong learning through public libraries, supporting literacy and community engagement, and advancing library services through leadership, programming, and grant-driven initiatives. He models this commitment to community both professionally and personally, serving on local boards, commissions, and organizations, including his local Lions Club.
In addition to his professional work, Justin writes about public librarianship, leadership, literacy, and personal growth. His writing explores how reading and reflection inform the way we live, lead, and engage with our communities.
Outside of work, Justin enjoys reading, writing, cooking, and spending time outdoors with his family, often exploring Texas State Parks through camping, hiking, fishing, and kayaking.
Professional History
Professional History
Library Director, Hillsboro City Library: May 2024 to Present
Lead library operations, manage staff, oversee budget, and drive community engagement. Seek and manage grant funds. Develop and guide library policy, vision, and mission according to long range plan initiatives. Develop programs, engage with stakeholders, and make public presentations. Design and lead staff training.
Assistant Library Director, Hillsboro City Library: January 2022 to May 2024
As Assistant Library Director, I managed the library's technology and building operations. Write and manage grants. Perform collection management. Developed and maintained the library's website. Prepared bank deposits. Interview and hire new staff. Gained experince in writing library policy and performing staff training. Gathered and prepared reports for board meetings. Make public presentation on library programming. Developed telehealth program.
Youth Services Librarian, Hillsboro City Library: December 2017 to December 2022
Managed the library's children's and teen programming. I performed storytimes, implemented Family Place Early Literacy Initiative. Started 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program. Launched hotspot lending, program, and acquired wireless printing technologies for library. Launched and managed StoryWalk at Hillsboro City Park.
Circulation Clerk, Hillsboro City Library: June, 2017 to December 2017
Worked circulation desk, assisted patrons with technology needs, sheleved books, started adult computer classes.
Education
Education
University of North Texas
Master of Science in Library Science, 2021
Graduate Academic Certificate:
Advanced Management in Libraries & Information Agencies, 2021
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science in University Studies, 2019
McLennan Community College
Associate of Arts Degree, 2015
Texas State Technical College
Welding Certification, 2010
Certifications & Trainings
Certifications & Trainings
Texas Library Association
Partners Library Action Network
New Library Director Training, 2024
Texas Small/Rural Library Leadership Institute, 2022
Leadership Greater Hillsboro, Inc.
Class President, Graduate, 2021
Family Place Libraries Certification, 2019
Volunteer Work
Volunteer Work
Texas Library Association
District 3, Chair-Elect, 2026
Public Library Certification Taskforce, 2024
Conference Planning Committee, 2025
Small Communtity Libraries Roundtable
Chair, 2024 - 2025
Councilor, 2019 - 2022
Secretary, 2017 - 2019
Hillsboro Lions Club
President, 2025 - 2026
1st Vice-President, 2024 - 2025
Lion Tamer, 2023 -2024
Heart of Texas Workforce Commission
Board Member, 2023 - 2025
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, 2021-2023
Go Hillsboro
Commmittee Member, 2019 - Present
Awards & Honors
Awards & Honors
Texas Municipal Library Directors Association: Achievment of Excellence in Libraries Award, 2022, 2024, 2025
Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc.: Service Award, 2025
Boy Scouts of America: Eagle Scout Rank, Troop 404 - 2009
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