Stephenie Rostron

Stephenie Rostron is the current Director of the Piqua Public Library.13 She brings a wealth of experience and education to this role, having started her library career as a shelver and worked her way up to leadership positions in both academic and public libraries.1

Education and Background

Stephenie holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Wright State University.1 Her passion for libraries began at a young age, which has driven her career progression in the field.1

Professional Responsibilities

As the Director of Piqua Public Library, Stephenie is responsible for:

• Revitalizing the library
• Re-imagining library services
• Overseeing the restoration and preservation of archival materials2

She also plays a key role in the library's administration, working alongside the Board of Trustees to guide the institution's direction and policies.34

Recent Initiatives

Under Stephenie's leadership, the library has undertaken several initiatives to improve services and preserve local history. For example, she recently oversaw the reopening of the library's local history department, implementing a closed stack system to better protect and manage the collection.5

Stephenie Rostron is actively involved in community outreach, participating in events such as the Move to Amend Miami County meetings, where she has been invited as a guest speaker.6 Her LinkedIn username is indeed stephenie-rostron-38302a40, as mentioned in the query.