Suzanne JohnsonVarney
Library Manager
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About
Strategic Library Manager with over 15 years in collection development and electronic resources across K-12 and academic libraries. Expert in budget management and resource negotiation, optimizing services amid economic constraints. Proficient in ILS administration and software rollouts, enhancing team performance through effective training and collaboration.
Experience
As Library Manager, I provide strategic leadership for library operations, overseeing staff, resources, and services that support teaching, learning, and research. I have successfully managed budgets and resource allocation to ensure sustainable, high-quality library services while continuously improving the user experience. My work has included leading metadata enhancement initiatives that increased resource discoverability and expanded access to information for diverse user communities.
Beyond my institution, I serve as Chair of the OhioLINK Library Advisory Council, where I foster collaboration among libraries and help advance statewide initiatives. I also lead the planning and implementation of Ohio's statewide Ex Libris migration, coordinating stakeholders and guiding a complex transition to ensure a successful 2025 deployment and long-term innovation in library services.
Education
Master of Library Science, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Bachelor of General Studies, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
