Morgan Miller nominated as Maryland's new state librarian after interim leadership

Morgan Miller has been nominated to become Maryland's next state librarian, a position she has been filling in an interim capacity since June 2024. Senator Gallien introduced Miller during the Executive Nominations Committee session, highlighting her extensive experience in the library system, which began in 2005. Miller has served as the executive director of the Cecil County Public Library since 2016, where she has championed reading initiatives and community engagement.

Senator Gallien praised Miller's leadership, noting her role in building a new 43,000 square-foot library in Cecil County, which replaced an aging facility. He expressed confidence in her ability to lead the state's library system, stating, "She's going to do a wonderful job in this position."

Miller, who has dedicated over 20 years to Maryland's libraries, emphasized the importance of public libraries in communities and expressed her excitement about the nomination. She detailed how the Maryland State Library Agency collaborates with local library systems, distributing state funding and overseeing various programs, including grants for innovation and digital equity.

The committee members showed strong support for Miller's nomination, with Senator Hershey also endorsing her based on their collaborative work in Cecil County. The session concluded without any objections, paving the way for Miller to potentially take on a significant leadership role in Maryland's library system.