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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="x__MailAutoSig">The State Library has announced that after two decades of dedicated service, Director of Marketing & Communications Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D., will retire on November 17, 2026. Throughout her tenure, Marsha
has helped advance the State Library’s mission through strategic, multi-platform communications, targeted marketing, and outreach initiatives that serve state government employees, Ohio’s library community, and residents across the state.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:x__MailAutoSig">In recognition of her service and contributions, the State Library Board adopted a resolution at its October 15 meeting, honoring Marsha for her leadership, commitment, and lasting impact on the
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:x__MailAutoSig">The resolution recognizes her consistent leadership in developing and executing marketing strategies that support the State Library’s mission and objectives. It also acknowledges the lasting contribution
of her work to the State Library’s growth, reputation, and mission-driven initiatives. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:x__MailAutoSig">Read more at: </span>
<a href="https://library.ohio.gov/mcdevitt-stredney-retires" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:x__MailAutoSig">https://library.ohio.gov/mcdevitt-stredney-retires</span><span style="mso-bookmark:x__MailAutoSig"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:x__MailAutoSig"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E3F75;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
Julia Ward<br>
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A;mso-ligatures:none">Executive Assistant to the State Librarian<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A;mso-ligatures:none">State Library of Ohio<br>
35 East Chestnut Street, Floor 5<br>
Columbus, OH 43215-2477<br>
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1E1E1E;mso-ligatures:none">T:</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A;mso-ligatures:none"> 614.644.6847<br>
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:jward@library.ohio.gov"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">jward@library.ohio.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">library.ohio.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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