Maggie E. Ward
About Maggie E. Ward
Maggie E. Ward serves as the Manager of Outreach Services & Volunteer Resources at The Indianapolis Public Library, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in theatre and library science, she has implemented various innovative programs aimed at engaging underserved communities and promoting literacy.
Work at Indianapolis Public Library
Maggie E. Ward has served as the Manager of Outreach Services & Volunteer Resources at The Indianapolis Public Library since 2021. In this role, she has implemented innovative outreach programs aimed at engaging underserved communities. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Supervisor Librarian for four months in 2019 and as a Manager of Outreach Services from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she coordinated initiatives that partnered with local schools to promote literacy and library usage, organized community events focusing on cultural diversity, and developed a volunteer training program that improved volunteer retention rates.
Education and Expertise
Maggie E. Ward holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Ball State University, where she studied Theatre with a concentration in Stage Management & Directing and Telecommunications with a Multi-Media concentration from 2003 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Library Science from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis in 2011. Her educational background equips her with a unique blend of skills in both the arts and library sciences, enhancing her effectiveness in outreach and community engagement.
Background
Maggie E. Ward began her career in the library sector at the Ruth Lilly Law Library, where she worked as a Senior Cataloging & Serials Assistant from 2011 to 2012. She also held positions at the same library as a Circulation & Technical Services Assistant. Prior to her library career, she gained experience in the performing arts as a Stage Manager and Deck Manager at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre from 2008 to 2017 and as Front of House Manager at Indiana Repertory Theatre from 2010 to 2018. Her diverse background in both library services and theatre contributes to her outreach capabilities.
Achievements
Maggie E. Ward has led significant initiatives at The Indianapolis Public Library, including the successful digitization and archiving of historical documents for the library's digital collection. She has organized various community events that emphasize cultural diversity and inclusion. Additionally, her development of a volunteer training program has notably increased volunteer retention rates, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing community involvement and support for library services.