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Grandview Heights Public Library Director Mary Ludlum, who has worked at the Library for 32 years, retires on August 31, 2013.<\/p>\n
Ludlum leaves an outstanding legacy of commitment to public service, community involvement, and progressive leadership.<\/p>\n
Under her leadership as Director the past five years, the Grandview Library has been ranked a\u00a0five-star<\/a> public library every year, even as the Library experienced major service reductions due to unprecedented\u00a0state funding cuts. For the past two years, the Library has been recognized as the best public library<\/a> of its size in America.<\/p>\n Ludlum has fostered the Library’s unique identity as a welcoming community gathering place with friendly, personalized service while\u00a0expanding its tradition of offering the newest technologies and methodologies.<\/p>\n During her tenure at the Library, Ludlum has helped:<\/p>\n Ludlum began working at the Grandview Library in 1981. She has served as Young Adult Librarian, Program Coordinator, Public Relations Manager, Assistant Director, and Director. Previously, she worked in libraries at Capital University, Otterbein College, and the University of Michigan.<\/p>\n Ludlum is a lifelong member of the American Library Association<\/a> and the Ohio Library Council<\/a>. She is also a longtime\u00a0Lutheran Social Services Food Pantry<\/a> volunteer and\u00a0Atonement Lutheran Church<\/a> member.<\/p>\n The Grandview Library enjoys a special reputation locally and nationally thanks to Ludlum’s guidance, passion, and commitment to serving the community.<\/p>\n The Library and the community\u00a0extend our appreciation for Mary’s dedication and service and\u00a0wish her all the best in her retirement. She is succeeded by Ryan McDonnell<\/a>, who assumes the directorship on September 1, 2013.<\/p>\n The public is invited to a retirement reception on\u00a0Thursday, August 29, from 4-7 pm<\/strong>, in the Library’s Meeting Room. Join us in honoring Mary and her many wonderful years at the Grandview Library.<\/p>\n\n