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As a library leader and user, I believe a public library is something everyone has in common. It can define a community’s future as well as an individual’s. People who read, who engage in the community, and who are interested in the world around them contribute to making a better place for everyone. My passion for public library values started at the family dinner table, where anything was open for discussion, and sharing your opinions was encouraged, as long as you didn’t curse. That’s what I believe libraries should offer: a safe place to share opinions, engage in discourse, and learn from each other in a respectful way. The library is for everyone, and it’s a welcoming space where you can be you. You don’t need a reason to visit. We’re here as a place of respite, a place to learn something new, to share experiences, or simply to enjoy something fun.

Listed skills include Library Science, Public Libraries, Leadership, Electronic Resources, and 21 others.