The City of Marion is pleased to announce that Hollie Trenary will serve as Marion Public Library’s 12^th director.

Trenary comes to Marion from the Cedar Rapids Public Library, where she has been operations manager for the past three years.

In her new position, Ms. Trenary will manage the human resources, physical facilities, collection development and financial operations of the library in accordance with the policies established by the Library Board of Trustees and City administration.

“We are pleased to have Hollie join our staff as director,” said Susan Kling, president of the Library Board of Trustees. “Her experience with libraries, her passion for service and her far-reaching community connections will help her fit into this new role quickly.”

Trenary has worked in the library industry for nearly 20 years, including seven years at SirsiDynix, the library automation company that provides service to the libraries in the Metro Library Network. She has served as a principal Lean consultant, has a deep knowledge of IT and automation and has a history of volunteer work for community non-profits.

“I am humbled every day to work in an industry that plays such an essential and impactful role in society,” said Trenary. “I cannot imagine a greater responsibility than leading the team that provides library services in Marion every day.”

Trenary will assume her responsibilities Tuesday, Sept. 4. She follows immediate past library director, Elsworth Carman, who was recently named Director of Administrative Services for the City of Marion. Jo Pearson, assistant library director, is serving as interim director.