Denise Zielinski is currently the Community Engagement Officer for the Joliet Public Library, a position created in 2015. Over a library career spanning multiple decades, Denise has held a variety of library positions throughout the Chicagoland area. She holds an MLS from Rosary College (now Dominican University) and a BS in Library Science from Illinois State University. Professionally, Denise has presented programs for local, state, and national audiences on a wide range of topics and she has served on various committees and award juries at both the state and national levels.