Des Moines native Melissa McCollum will lead Iowa's largest public library system.

McCollum, who has more than 20 years of experience in library leadership roles and public service positions, has been tapped to be the next director of the Des Moines Public Library, the library announced in a news release Tuesday, Nov. 18 . McCollum was selected for the role following a nationwide search after former director Sue Woody's retirement in June .

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