COLUMBUS—Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has hired Darren Demaree as manager of its Marion-Franklin Branch. He officially began his new role on Sunday, June 8.
A Mount Vernon native, Demaree joined CML in 2019, serving in a customer services role at the Dublin Branch. Most recently, he served as Customer Services Manager at the Barnett Branch. Demaree received his Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from Kent State University. He lives with his family in Clintonville.
Currently CML’s smallest location, and one of its two “express” branches, the Marion-Franklin Branch did not previously have a dedicated manager. However, a larger, standalone Marion-Franklin Branch is expected to open later this year.
“Darren is a passionate community advocate and public servant,” says CML Chief Public Services Officer Charlie Hansen. “We know he is eager to cut the ribbon on the new branch and introduce Marion-Franklin residents to their new 21st century library.”
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