The Hays Public Library has hired Kayla Ford to take over the position of collections manager. She began work at the library on Aug. 8.

Ford is an Ellis native, who attended Fort Hays State University. She worked at the Golden Belt Cooperative Association in Ellis prior to accepting the position with the library.&nbsp;

Ford said she wanted to work at the library because she knew her passion for helping others aligned with the Hays Public Library’s mission. 

“The library has such a significant&nbsp;impact on the community, and I wanted to be part of that culture,” she said.

Ford will be in charge of curating the library’s collection of books, videos, digital resources and other items.

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Ellis native named collections manager at Hays library