Erica Shott
Executive Director
Erica moved from Cleveland, OH in 2014 to work at the Dorset Library. Erica oversees all aspects of the library. She has her Masters in Library and Information Science from Kent State University and previously worked in a museum as a Collection Manager, and at American Greetings as an Art Librarian. Erica loves to read scary books. Her collection at home includes everything that Stephen King has written, several special collector editions and even a few signed copies. Erica lives in West Rupert with her pugs, Anouk and Toby, who also work at the library!
Anouk
Library Pug
Anouk is a true Vermonter. Born in Hubbardton and raised in Rupert! She loves plowing through the snow and watching tv while snuggling with her Mr. Bill! She also likes really long walks on the rail trail and relaxing in sunny spots. Her favorite snack is.... well, everything! Anouk works M-F, 11-5pm with Mom and brother Toby.
Toby
Library Pug
Toby was born in S. Korea and transported to us (via Pug Rescue of New England/Pug Rescue of Korea). Toby loves dogs and people of all ages, but sometimes gets over excited. He is a good boy. Toby also really likes his walks and playing zoomies with his sister, Anouk. Toby works M-F, 11-5pm with Mom and sister Anouk.
Stephen Niles
Assistant Director
Stephen grew up in the Dorset/Manchester area and began working at the Dorset Village Library in 2020. As the Assistant Director, Stephen supports the day to day running of the library, assists with programs, orders books for and maintains the collection. Stephen is also the Secretary for the Catamount Library Network and is a super cataloger within that organization. When he’s not working he plays Dungeons & Dragons, reading fantasy books and playing computer games. He currently lives in Granville, NY.
Ryan Spahr
Circulation Supervisor
Ryan started at the library in 2024 and manages all the circulation of the library’s materials, including checking in and out books, processing, pulling holds and answering questions. They are most likely the first smiling face you will see when entering the library. Ryan is pursuing their Certificate of Public Librarianship. When not at the library Ryan works as a freelance artist and graphic designer. They love reading and watching horror and science fiction, origami, yo-yo, and crochet. Ryan lives in Rupert with their partner, two wild kids, two wilder dogs, and a three-legged cat.
Deanna King
Programming Librarian
Deanna joined the team at Dorset Library in 2025. You'll see her at lots of library events and around the library. She got her Masters in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University and has worked in public libraries ever since. Her favorite genre for both books and movies is fantasy, but she also likes mysteries, historical fiction and nonfiction gardening books with lots of pictures. When not at the library, Deanna enjoys gardening, hiking and tending her backyard beehives. She lives in Manchester Center.