It was heart-wrenching, but we finally narrowed the field down to forty souls. They are a very interesting bunch, all over the map, lots of different kinds of libraries. They are eager as well; some of them have started posting their initial thoughts. It was such an awesome pool, I hope those not chosen choose to stick around, listen, and participate in the conversation, because they were all great.
And now, the feature presentation:
1. Bayer, Dell – Sr. Research Librarian – Sandia National Laboratories, NM
2. Bedwell, Linda – Reference and Instruction Librarian – Dalhousie University – Halifax, Nova Scotia
3. Bjork, Karen – Archivist – Montana Historical Society Research Center, MT
4. Bradley, Karen – Instruction Librarian – Colorado State University Libraries, CO
5. Breu, Reegan – Manager, Information Services, Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER), Winnipeg
6. Cameron, Tamara – Teacher-Librarian – York House School, Vancouver, BC
7. Deboo, Shireen – Librarian – South Seattle Community College, WA
8. Duncan, Cheri – Head of Serials/LMS Systems – James Madison University, VA
9. Edmunson-Morton, Tiah – Reference Archivist – Oregon State University Archives, OR
10. Ennen, Rita – Technical Services Librarian – Stoxen Library, Dickinson State University, ND
11. Erdman, Jacquelyn – Assistant University Librarian – Florida Atlantic University, FL
12. Erichetti, Jini – Library Media Specialist – Kingston Elementary School, NJ
13. Ferguson, Cristie – Librarian – M.P. Baker Library of Panola College, TX
14. Gervasio, Josalyn – – Adult Services Reference Librarian – Guilderland Public Library, NY
15. Gibson, Renata – Public Services Librarian – Northwest Vista College, TX
16. Grant, Robin – Reference Librarian – Macon State College, GA
17. Jahns, Fred – Librarian – Vine Middle School, TN
18. Jarboe, Janelle – Assistant Technology Consultant/Trainer – Southwest Kansas Library System – Dodge City, KS
19. Johnson, Samantha – Reference Librarian – Moore Memorial Public Library, TX
20. Kingcade, Rachel – Reference Librarian I – Beaufort County Library, SC
21. Krieg-Sigman, Kelly – Library Director – La Crosse Public Library, WI
22. Langlois, Jessica – Librarian – Mount St. Joseph Academy, VT
23. Markgraf, Jill S. – Distance Education & Reference Librarian – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, WI
24. Mangrum, Suzanne – Collection Assessment Librarian – Middle Tennessee State University, TN
25. Marsh, Beth – Automation/Technology Consultant – South Texas Library System, TX
26. McMullen, Lauren – Training specialist – Montana State Library, MT
27. Murphy, Carol – Young Adult Coordinator – West Deptford Free Public Library, NJ
28. Murrey, Matthew J. – Media Specialist – Urbana High School, IL
29. Pardue, Karen – Instructional Technology Librarian – Colorado State University – Pueblo, CO
30. Penner, Katharina – Acquisition and Serials Librarian – International Baptist Theological Seminary, Prague, CZ
31. Peppers, Maria – Head of Library Information Services – Occidental College Library, CA
32. Pineda Rodas, Luis – Reference Desk Supervisor and Bibliographer – Ludwig von Mises Library, Guatemala City, Guatemala
33. Ristau, Holly – Librarian, White Earth Tribal And Community College, MN
34. Smith, Nancy – Library Services Coordinator/Public Libraries – Prairie Area Library System, IL
35. Swanson, Eleanor – Cataloging/Reference Librarian – Elgin Community College, IL
36. Tumbleson, Beth – Library Director – Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy High School – Cincinnati, OH
37. Veldheer, Kris – Instruction Librarian – Graduate Theological Union, CA
38. Van Dusen, Missy – Reference and Research Services Librarian – New Mexico State University Library, NM
39. Watkins, Candice – Reference & Instruction Librarian – Clatsop Community College, OR
40. Wygant, Alisia – Reference Librarian – Colby College, ME
Welcome, brave souls. It is going to be a fantastic ride!
–Jane, very excited