Students and faculty are invited to drop in to the Library Lobby tomorrow (Tuesday, 2/8) for a cup of coffee and a cupcake – socially distanced, of course – to celebrate my retirement as Information Literacy & Outreach Librarian. I’ve worked at GRCC since 2007 – and have loved every minute of it!
Like all librarians, I have worked with you in-person and virtually at the Reference Desk, taught information literacy sessions both on- and off-campus, curated library collections that advance your subject knowledge, and served as liaison librarian to several departments and services. I will especially miss working with liaison students, faculty & staff in: Careers; CEGH (Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician; Phlebotomy; Sterile Processing); College Learning Studies / Counselors; Craft Brewing; Culinary Arts; Dental Programs; Exercise Science; General Health; Nursing Programs; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Off-Campus Library Service; Political Science; Radiologic Technology, and TRiO.
I am thankful for the professional development opportunities afforded me by the College as a member of American Library Association / Association of College & Research Libraries including: secretary and chair of the Community & Junior College Library section (2011-2013) and Distance Learning Section Member at Large (2006-2008), and past treasurer for the National Council of Learning Resources. And, it was just darn fun to be on Michigan eLibrary Database selection teams these last many years.
I am a GRCC Alum, who has followed an interesting career path during exciting technological times; thank you for your part in that journey.
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