Contact:First Lady Frances Strickland Visits State Library of Ohio and Ohioana Library
Columbus, Ohio – First Lady Frances Strickland recently visited the Ohioana Library Association and the State Library of Ohio to talk about books, authors, libraries and preservation. Mrs. Strickland spoke of the importance of Ohio artists and writers in our heritage and culture.
State Librarian Jo Budler provided a tour of the library explaining the vast array of services available to state employees, librarians, and residents of Ohio. Mrs. Strickland was especially interested in the programs and services that support the Governor’s Learning for Life: A Fair Start for Every Ohio Child initiative. In addition to the tour she was delighted to receive a State Library of Ohio library card for both she and Governor Strickland. According to Budler, “Mrs. Strickland’s visit provided an opportunity for us to present our specialized services available to state government, libraries and residents throughout Ohio.”
Ohioana Library Executive Director Linda Hengst highlighted the commitment to collecting, preserving, and promoting the written work of Ohio’s writers, artists, and musicians. Mrs. Strickland will serve as an ex-offico member of the Ohioana Library Board of Trustees. According to Hengst, “though we are not a circulating library, our materials are available for use in our reading room, and often, people come to our collection for books that can be found in no other library.”
December 11, 2006
McDevitt–Stredney joins the State Library of Ohio Staff
Marsha McDevitt-Stredney has joined the State Library of Ohio as Marketing and Communications Manager. Marsha will be responsible for marketing and promoting the State Library of Ohio’s programs and services to state agencies and policy makers, Ohio Libraries and residents. Her primary focus will be on raising awareness of the State Library of Ohio through our website, newsletters, presentations, and building relationships with local and statewide media outlets.
Marsha holds a Ph.D. in Technology in the Arts and Arts Education from The Ohio State University. She brings over 20 years experience working in graphics, communications, education, and administration. In her most recent position Marsha successfully managed grants and programs and lead marketing and communications outreach for the statewide non profit organization Ohio Community Computing Center Network. Marsha has also held positions as a computer graphics animator and producer for local and national network commercials and taught computer graphics at The Ohio State University.