09.15.08
Librarian Susan Novak retires after 35-year career
Susan Novak, center, at her retirement bash
Farewell to librarian extraordinaire Susan Novak who retired from the Stanislaus County Library last Friday after 35 years of service to the community.
Novak leaves the library with a long and distinguished track record as head of children’s services, branch librarian, and most recently acquisitions librarian.
A voice of reason at the library, Novak worked through several “bad times” of library funding in the 80s and 90s and was able to provide perspective and hope to newer employees. She will be missed.
09.14.08
I am 44…
…today. Happy birthday to all Virgos, especially my daughter, who turned 7 on September 1.
09.12.08
Real shocker? Library use increases in hard times
The Modesto Bee ran an article the other day to hghlight that people use libraries more in tough economic times. (Well, duh!) The article had great info on increases in library use nationwide as well as locally.
Increasingly, folks are turning to one of the best public institutions–the library!–to help them change careers, get training, or just cope with hard situations by free reading material, movies, books on tape, and programs like magicians and dinner theater for kids.
Some folks commented in the Modesto Bee article that the library is behind the times because it doesn’t offer wireless access. Well, word has it that wireless is in the works, but it’s taking time. Read the rest of this entry »
