It hurts to lose support network Mar 21, 2009
If you or your family make use of this resource, then call your city or town hall - a reference librarian can easily get you the number - and tell your elected officials that you support your local library. Jacquelyn Miller. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Books on economics Mar 21, 2009
Check in with the reference librarian for information. And check back often to see what s new. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Lincolns legend lives on with Stonehill professor Mar 20, 2009
We ve had Gary for other lectures and he s very popular, said Norton library reference librarian Jane Michelmore. He delivers his talks with a great sense of humor and he does his scholarly homework, so it s always very interesting. (Easton Journal, MA)
Library book group to discuss Women in Love Mar 20, 2009
Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if a copy of the book is needed. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
People checking out local libraries in record numbers; funding in jeopardy Mar 15, 2009
Reference librarian Robin DeVries has been busy helping people find books about making career changes and brushing up on job skills ... If you re interested, call reference librarian Susan Stekel at (507) 452-4582, ext. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Library to host ‘Tom Sawyer’ discussion Mar 14, 2009
Mr. Freeland s experiences as a medic give him a perspective not often seen in World War II memoirs, said Adam Southern, Maury County library reference librarian. On April 21, best selling author Robert Hicks will be at the library to discuss novel, The Widow of the South. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Melrose People: Mary Grein Rasner Mar 13, 2009
Mary Grein Rasner, a reference librarian at the Melrose Public Library, does some online research for a library patron ... Reference librarians are an inquisitive lot ... If answers to patrons questions are not immediately at hand, reference librarians like Grein Rasner use their researching prowess and critical analysis skills to find them. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Wellesley Free Library staff changes in Reference Department Mar 13, 2009
Sue Hamilos, a former WFL reference librarian, has taken over the helm as supervisor of the Reference Department, and new reference librarian Michael Wick brings his experience from the academic and corporate worlds ... When she joined Wellesley as a full-time reference librarian, she was excited about starting its new blog along with the wealth of online databases available ... New reference librarian Wick strongly supports the WFL mission and has been charged with beefing up the career... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Library Traffic Surges In Tough Times Mar 9, 2009
"It's really sort of a place for families to come that's economical," said reference librarian Manya Shorr. Shorr said more people are turning to the library during the recession to deal with important matters. (7 KETV Omaha)
Alaska factoid herder retires from library Mar 7, 2009
Because he's such a valuable resource, you'd think once his retirement party had wrapped up -- after he'd been presented the reference librarian equivalent of a gold watch -- gift certificates to Title Wave Books and REI -- that the Posterity Police would Dewey Decimal him, carry him down into the basement and file him on a shelf in the vault. Maybe next to the Captain Cook journals -- 225-year-old, leather-bound, hand-printed volumes that were stolen from the library and MIA for more than a... (Anchorage Daily News)
Librarian took logical career path Mar 5, 2009
Her duties include ordering young adult materials, planning programs and contests for teens and serving as a reference librarian for patrons of all ages. One of her goals is to get teens interested in reading, whether it's Pride and Prejudice, a Seventeen magazine or blogs, she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
At Your Library: A little help for taxpayers Mar 1, 2009
Jennifer Pickett is the Reference Librarian at the Brooks Free Library. At Your Library appears every week. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Big Read continues at CSCC Feb 27, 2009
The connection with Mark Twain is that he fought in the war for about an hour before deserting, said Adam Southern, reference librarian. To learn more about library events contact Southern at (931) 375-6508. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
The Week in Review Feb 22, 2009
Diane Trap, a University of Georgia reference librarian, came in third while defending her title on the television game show Jeopardy. The Madison County Industrial Development Authority voted to accept the private dam that creates Seagraves Lake, taking the pricey responsibility to repair the structure but giving the community an invaluable resource a potential drinking water supply. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Economy poses challenge for Hanover library Feb 19, 2009
Library patrons can also book a 30-minute appointment with the reference librarian for a one-on-one job search session. While computer use has seen the greatest increase, Welsh said library patrons have also been clamoring to supplement their entertainment options with the library s catalog. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
UGA librarian OK with single win Feb 17, 2009
Diane Trap, a University of Georgia reference librarian, came in third place while defending her title on Monday's show, which was taped in December in Los Angeles. "I'm happy I did it, and I did my best," Trap said Monday after watching the show with a few close friends. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Libary sees more patrons in late 2008 Feb 14, 2009
Reference Librarian John Burton has noticed a big upswing in those using computers to create resumes. For the first time ever, he s also noting that people are apparently filing for unemployment or doing their paperwork for maintaining unemployment, he said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
UGA librarian "Jeopardy!" victor Feb 14, 2009
The University of Georgia reference librarian, graphic designer and cake artist settled a decades-old score Friday night by dethroning a" Jeopardy!" champion on national television ... Diane Trap, far right, a reference librarian at the University of Georgia, gathers with friends Friday night at the Blind Pig Tavern to watch her appearance on "Jeopardy!." Trap placed first in Friday's episode, winning $21,400 ... The University of Georgia reference librarian, graphic designer and cake artist... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Chief to speak about S.A.F.E Columbia Feb 12, 2009
This will also be a way to introduce Chief Bishop to the members of the community that have not had a chance to meet him yet, Adam Southern, reference librarian said. I m billing this as the Future of Black History: A Legacy of Working Together. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Keynotes for Feb. 12 Feb 12, 2009
Reference librarian Cora Arsenault said the program is supported in part from a grant from the Hudson Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. READY FOR SCHOOL. (Hudson Sun, MA)
New IEEE-USA president shares members' concerns about their careers Feb 10, 2009
Day and his wife, Katherine, a retired science reference librarian, have two children, Sarah Day-O'Connell and Andrew Day, and three grandsons. IEEE-USA advances the public good and promotes the careers and public policy interests of more than 215,000 engineers, scientists and allied professionals who are U.S. members of the IEEE. IEEE-USA is part of the IEEE, the world's largest technical professional society with 375,000 members in 160 countries. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Community newsletter: Racine library offers Black History Month selections Feb 8, 2009
Jessie Miller is a reference librarian in the Adult Department and Jill Hartmann is Head, Adult Extension Services at the Racine Public Library. If your organization would like to contribute to The Journal Times Community Newsletter, please contact Steve Lovejoy, opinion page editor, at 634-3322. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Library Journal Feb 7, 2009
Matthew Moyer, Reference Librarian, Popular Media Dept., Jacksonville P.L., FL, January 15, 2009. There were two metal albums released this year that really didn't get their due from. (Variety)
Learn to use feng shui Mar 28, 2008
" Patricia Montouchet first learned about feng shui 10 years ago from a decorating article in a magazine. She wanted to learn more, but had trouble finding information. "I went to the library to learn a little more about feng shui and I just found two books," Montouchet said. That's changed. Karen Swenson, a reference librarian at Spruill Oaks Regional Library in Alpharetta, said the system now has more than 171 feng shui titles. Montouchet will teach a class at the library Saturday morning. The... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Massachusetts dean of transit history dies Mar 18, 2008
But it was at the State Transportation Library where Mr. Sanborn found his true calling, as a transit reference librarian. "He felt very lucky because there's not a lot of jobs where his particular knowledge of transit could relate so directly," said Schantz. (Boston Globe)
Library Gift Is One For The Books Mar 18, 2008
Now, thanks to the gift from the former reference librarian who died in 2005 at age 82, the library's foundation has invested the money and will spend a portion of the proceeds each year to enhance adult reference services and educational programs, as well as a new West Hartford history room that recently opened as part of a major renovation, library officials have announced ... "I am surprised at the size of it," said Martha Church, a reference librarian who was Kilfoil's friend and co-worker... (FOX61, CT)
Library hosts numerous March events Mar 17, 2008
Maury County reference librarian Adam Southern is decked out in his best F. Scott Fitzgerald suit as he steps into his granddad Jerry Cheek s 1951 Ford Sedan ... Because Gatsby was set in the 1920s, a time when cars were first made available to a wide range of the population, we re showcasing cars not only from the time of the book, but that of all eras, said reference librarian Adam Southern. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Zebra tapestry showcases 'marriage of engineering and art' Mar 6, 2008
Bill Prince, professor and reference librarian, has a clear view of the piece and has noted students' interest. "Students will stop and look at the piece as they come in and leave the library," Prince said. (The University Echo, TN)
Exhibit on Anne Frank visits Athens Mar 3, 2008
She wrote very well, she was intelligent," said Alice Rossiter, who is adult program coordinator and reference librarian. "It's a piece of literature in itself. I think it's something we can count on being very important for years and years to come. (Athens Banner-Herald)
AWC librarian: Yuma is great place for opportunities Mar 2, 2008
She started out as a reference librarian whose main job was managing the staff at the circulation desk. "I had never supervised anyone before!" Creel-Erb said, smiling. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
As economy struggles, more people rely on libraries Feb 21, 2008
Reference librarian Deb Berlin expects more people will use the library's high-speed Internet access, seeking work online after dumping Internet access at home to save money. The library's nine public Internet computer stations have seen an 11 percent increase in usage in the last year, with bookings of 30 or 60 minutes rising from 6,341 to 7. (Concord Monitor)
Burlington Public Library's new assistant director focuses on community Feb 15, 2008
She has worked as a librarian for seven years, spending time as reference librarian in both Manchester and Newington. Rudzinski said she decided that a small town and "community atmosphere," as well as the opportunities offered by the Burlington position, would suit her. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Obituaries for Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 Feb 11, 2008
Margaret was a reference librarian at the University of Cincinnati from 1947 until 1949. In 1950, she received her master s degree in library science at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Out of order: The life and very trying times of Sister Elzear Lillian Kral Feb 3, 2008
She couldn t care what other people thought about her, said Robin DeVries, a reference librarian who often interacted with Kral. I loved having her here and talking to me. (Winona Daily News, MN)
AARP volunteers to provide tax assistance Jan 22, 2008
Nancy Febry is the reference librarian at the Chippewa Falls Public Library. POST A COMMENT. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Survey gives insight into library needs Jan 16, 2008
And it s information officials will use to help improve the library, says Russ Besancon, the district library s reference librarian. The needs assessment is separate from the effort to build a proposed new East Tawas Library. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
New programs at Stuttgart library Jan 4, 2008
The library is also focusing on the teenage population, Anna Bates, the children s and reference librarian, said. Since October, we have been trying to involve more teens in using the library. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Vigil to honor slain trooper Jan 3, 2008
Maury County reference librarian Adam Southern went to Culleoka High School, where he became close friends with Jenks brother Ryan and the Jenks family. Southern organized the ceremony. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Community leader’s legacy lives on Jan 1, 2008
Mary Menard, a reference librarian, credits Johnston with preserving Leavenworth s pictoral history. He tried to make people aware of what life was like in Leavenworth and Leavenworth history, she said. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
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"It's been mostly positive," Reference Librarian Gina Rybkowski said. "I'm amazed at how many of our older patrons are using it. They really want to learn and I think they are empowered by it.". (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Flashing spotlight on founding federalist Dec 20, 2007
We love hosting these things, said Spritzer, who recently retired as the library's lead reference librarian. It's a chance to involve not just adults, but kids, too. (Missoulian, MT)
Longtime ‘storyteller' retires from Callaway library Dec 19, 2007
Callaway reference librarian Kate Graf said Hodgkins whom she described as a wonderful storyteller and a wonderful boss was the reason she came to work in Callaway two years ago. When we moved to Fulton, I thought this was the most wonderful library I'd ever been to, and I thought it must be a wonderful place to work, Graf said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Chariho Rotary Club buys books for area libraries Dec 16, 2007
Posing at the Cross Mills Public Library in Charlestown are, from left, Chariho Rotary Club Treasurer Frank Hopkins; Cross Mills Public Library Young Adult Reference Librarian Melanie Rand; library volunteer Doran Bercovici, and Community Outreach Advocate for the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County Julie Del Deo. They are showing off some of the books now available at five libraries in Exeter, Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton that deal with healthy relationships. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Military librarians gather at workshop Dec 14, 2007
Documents and Reference Librarian John Dubuisson spoke on, "Outreach Services for Military Libraries" and Systems Librarian Edward Metz presented, "Google Tools and Your Library - the Possibilities are Exponential." Also, CARL's Kathy Buker, the Army's foremost library practitioner of converting print to digits, moderated a panel on digitization, Burgess said. Workshop goers also had the opportunity to visit the National World War I Museum and its research center at Liberty Memorial. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Test your holiday trivia with Stars 55 Dec 13, 2007
She obtained her Master of Science in Library Science at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, before returning to the Midwest to become a Reference Librarian and Branch Supervisor for the St. Louis County Library. After her husband, Brian, graduated from dental school, they made the decision to return to the Henderson/Warren County area so he could work at the dental practice his father built. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Clinton Pushes Electability Argument Dec 12, 2007
She is a reference librarian from Stirling, VA. You are another nominally Democratic voter who will likely be joining millions of your fellow citizens in the employment line in the near future. Come back then and tell us how much "choice" and "gay rights" matter to you. (Washington Post)
Has the digital e-book moment arrived? Dec 5, 2007
"Anything that encourages people to read is something that libraries would applaud, but I doubt if it [the e-book] could replicate the written page," said Therese Purcell Nielsen, a Huntington reference librarian who is on the media committee of the Suffolk County Library Association. "There have been a number of electronic books like this. Some people just don't want to download books.". (Newsday -- Entertainment)
IVC classified employees call in sick’ Dec 2, 2007
JOSELITO VILLERO PHOTO FROM LEFT: Reference librarian Rosa Pitones helps sister and brother Ruth and Reyes Arzola check out books Thursday at the Imperial Valley College library. Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:37 PM PST. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Books With Wings meets a community need Nov 28, 2007
Library patrons can request the books they want or they can choose the types of books they would like and reference librarian Caroline Kreck can make the selections. Some popular categories are mystery, romance, science fiction, true crime, and biographies, among others. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Community columnist: A well traveled request Nov 26, 2007
So, if you want it, and we don t have it, just ask a reference librarian to get it. Or, go online and request it yourself. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Commission votes to keep library downtown Nov 24, 2007
There s not enough property downtown for a library that we need, said Adam Southern, a reference librarian. Library officials are proposing building a one-level, 50,000-square-foot facility that is estimated to cost about 10 million. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Authors tell their backstories at Groton Public Library Nov 21, 2007
"We do this once a year and it s always difficult to narrow it down to only a handful," said Jean Schweid, the GPL s Reference Librarian. The area is rife with writers and illustrators, said Schweid, and this year the five women who presented their books seemed to share a common thread of self-discovery. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Bells to ring for Bicentennial Nov 18, 2007
Maury County Reference Librarian Adam Southern was chosen by Duncan to be the official bell-ringer. Southern will begin the serenade from the courthouse at noon on Thanksgiving Day. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
LIBRARY CORNER / Great Decisions Group meets Sunday Nov 16, 2007
org or the reference librarian, Gayle Walsh, at gwalsh@olcn. org. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Burbank honors two longtime city employees Nov 15, 2007
From library cards to computers, how she performs her job as a reference librarian has changed drastically over the years. But one thing has remained constant - Peggy's outstanding research skills and customer service. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Library adds November programs Nov 14, 2007
Mr. Price s program will not only cover the 11th president of the United States, but the parents, uncles and cousins of the president, said reference librarian Adam Southern. He will regale us with stories of the swashbucklers, land speculators and black sheep of the Polk family and the impact they made on the world. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
War posters featured at Lincoln museum Nov 10, 2007
We've got very short captions because posters are so visual and their messages are generally very, very clear, said Gwenith Podeschi, reference librarian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. The Illinois State Historical Society formed commissions after both World Wars I and II to collect records, manuscripts, photos and posters. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Around Town Nov. 7 -- Cake-lovers will love Veronicas new offerings Nov 7, 2007
Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if you need a copy of the book. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
By the book: New librarian finding niche in Butte (31) Nov 5, 2007
She went on back-to-back interviews in Butte and at the College of Technology in Great Falls for a reference librarian position. I thought this would be way more fun than working as a reference librarian at the College of Technology, she said of the Butte job. (Montana Standard, MT)
Your Incredible Neighbors: Tubac archivist develops passion for life stories Nov 2, 2007
After getting his library degree, Kinsley worked from 1992 to 1994 as the reference librarian at the New York Academy of Medicine, a private research library devoted to the medical profession. The cornerstone of the library s historical collections is the Malloch Rare Book Room, which contains about 35,000 rare and important books, manuscripts, archives and artifacts documenting the history of medicine, science and other health-related disciplines. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Celestial event offered dazzling views Saturday of unusual comet Nov 1, 2007
WELCOME Iosco-Arenac District Library s Reference Librarian Russ Besancon, an amateur astronomer who organized the event, welcomes the public to a series of presentations on the Cosmos Saturday. Photo by John Morris. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Athena Award finalists named Oct 27, 2007
She previously was a reference librarian and serials librarian. Her many community activities include serving on the management board of the Prairie Area Library System. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Your community in brief Oct 27, 2007
For more information, contact Evedene Bennett, a network member, at 928-8501, or reference librarian Diane Moody at 917-7582. Corporate philanthropy will be chamber topic. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Stories of the 'Greatest Generation' Oct 26, 2007
"This whole program was conceived in 2003 when I needed to write a grant," said Judith Wood, county reference librarian and project director at an Oct. 14 celebration party for the people involved at the Tulare Historical Museum. "I thought it would be good to get California stories of what the people were doing here in Tulare County during World War II."The project, titled "Years of Valor, Years of Hope: Tulare County and the Years 1941-1946," was born. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Going nowhere Oct 23, 2007
A reference librarian from Scranton Pa. Knies and his girlfriend planned to drive to Newark, NJ, to catch a flight to Prague a few years ago. (MSNBC -- Travel)
