Paulding County Carnegie Library
From the Director
Susan Pieper
susanhillpieper@gmail.com

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Education
«University of Alabama in Huntsville: BA (Art History/English)
«Clarion University of Pennsylvania: MLS (Master of Science in Library Science)
«Certified Public Librarian: The Ohio Library Council

Published Article
"A View from the Right"
American Libraries
January 2005
This article was the basis of Ms. Hill's speech at the Public Library Association National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, March 2006.

Library experience  
«Director, Paulding County Carnegie Library (OH), 1997-present
«Editor, Rural Library Services Newsletter
«Youth Services Consultant, Northwest Library District, Bowling Green (OH) 1992-1997
«Graduate assistant, Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship, Clarion University (PA) 1991-1992
«Bookmobile Librarian, Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (AL) 1984-1991

Professional Affiliations 
«American Library Association Council-at-large 2007- 2010
«Member: ALA Subcommittee on Bookmobiles
«Member: American Library Association & Public Library Association
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Board Member: Association of Rural and Small Libraries ARSL (Also served on Membership Committee)
«Member:  Ohio Library Council (OLC)
«Past Member: Small Libraries Conference Planning Committee 2005-2006 (OLC)
«Past member: Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) Training Advisory Committee
«Past member - Equality Award Committee: American Library Association
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Past Member: Rural Library Services Committee, Public Library Association

Local Affiliations 
«Paulding United Methodist Church
«Member: (President 2005-2006)
Paulding Kiwanis Club
(Visit the Kiwanis Site here)
«Past Council Member: Village of Paulding 2004-2007
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Past-Chair: Paulding County 4-H Advisory Council
«Past-Member: Paulding County Horse Committee
«Past 4-H Advisor (5-H 4-H Saddle Club)
«Past-Chair: Paulding County United Way
«Past-President: Paulding High School Band Boosters

Other Activities 
«Youth Services Librarian of the year, State of Alabama, 1990
«Grant recipient, Finnish Consulate, research of children's library services in Finland, 1992
«Graduate: 1993 Inaugural Ohio Library Leadership 2000 (LL2000)
«Editor, Rural Library Services Newsletter, 1991-present
«Statewide and National workshop presenter and keynote speaker, 1986-present
«Columnist: @ the Library - Paulding Progress, Paulding, Ohio
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Ohio Western Horse Association (O.W.H.A) Past Trustee at Large

Greetings from YOUR public library!

The entire staff of the Paulding County Carnegie Library invites you and your family to visit and become an active user of Paulding County's public library system. The library has something for everyone. From videos and DVDs to high speed Internet access, your public library has the resources you need to make informed decisions.

To better serve all citizens of the county we have three, full-service branches in Antwerp, Oakwood and Payne. All branches provide high-speed Internet access for customers. If you are visiting from out of town, we welcome you to our library system and invite you to visit us and utilize our services.

There is no charge for library service and if you live in the state of Ohio, you can apply for a free library card. There is a nominal fee yearly fee for non-Ohio residents.

Visit your library and visit it often. We encourage you to visit with your entire family and check out our many resources. Your public library is the biggest bargain in town and a library card is the greatest gift you can give your children.

If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to ask. We’re here to provide you the best possible service.

See you at the library!
Susan
Susan Hill Pieper,
Library Director

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Speeches & Presentations
2007 Ohio Library Council Chapter Conferences
The Passionate Librarian

Click here to view the presentation.

11th National Public Library Association (PLA) Conference -- March 2006
Director Hill presented a session at the 2006 PLA conference in Boston.
Click here to see the handouts.

Click here to view the presentation.
Click here to read quotes received from colleagues.

Bookmobile Conference -- Portsmouth, Ohio -- May  2006
Click here to view the presentation.

Management Workshop -- Salt Lake City, Utah -- June 2006
Click here to view the presentation.


More Presentations
Click here to access additional presentations given by Ms. Hill.

 

November 2004 Today Show visit!
It's not every day you get a chance to promote your small town on national television, but on Thanksgiving Day, 2004, I was lucky enough to visit the Today Show in NYC and actually get our Paulding, Ohio sign on the air.  What fun!