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Email: lauren.stara@gmail.com   Twitter: @@lstara

Lauren Stara is an architect and a librarian, specializing in library building design. She currently holds the position of Library Building Specialist for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Her past library experience includes everything from front desk clerk to director in public libraries, as well as adjunct instructor for library education.


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