Judith Leah Williams, 68, director of Jacksonville (Fla.) Public Library (JPL) from 1985 to 1996, died September 21. Williams began her career at JPL in 1971 as a reference librarian and held several positions with the system, ultimately becoming its first woman director. As director, she oversaw a significant expansion of the system and a major automation project that computerized circulation, cataloging, and acquisition operations. After retiring from JPL, she served as an elementary school librarian. Williams was also active in many community organizations, including the Jacksonville Community Council, the League of Women Voters, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.