Library Stars

A New Chapter

Correction

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Library Stars

With sincere apologies to those who were not acknowledged in a timely manner, the Library Star Program is pleased to announce the following Star recipients:

September 2004

Cathy Dinnean, Mary Scott, Heather Nicholls, and their student assistants - for their professionalism, skill, and creativity which includes both a lovely sense of humor and fierce dedication to the work at hand. The result - a splendid array of products in service of the Library.
Presented by Cam Olen

Sukhjit Johal.--Over the years, he has been instrumental in the design and planning of numerous library projects. Most recently, he was instrumental in the design and specifications of the custom wood tables, study carrels and chairs in the new Jean Gray Hargrove Music Library.
Presented by Fred Yasaki

Juana Loza--Juana is a very responsible person, an involved manager and a very detail-oriented individual. Those are essential traits for a HR professional.
Presented by Ty Johnson

Joe Mitola through his ingenuity, enthusiasm and winning smile with which he responds to tech service requests for programmatic solutions to help speed us along. Thanks, Joe!
Presented by Jane Kelley

Kim Wu for her caring about public and technical services in support of the students, faculty, and visitors in physics and astronomy, for her energy and can-do attitude which inspires, for her quickness in analyzing and recognizing the core of situations both new and reshuffled, for her easy generosity in sharing her largess of skills and talents, for her home-baked cookies for new grads and SLE’s, and for her recent bravery in facing-down an Indonesian gamelan. Kim has worked for the Library since December 1998 and earlier as a student library employee. She is now working toward a certificate program through UC extension in computer graphic design.
Presented by Diane Fortner

October 2004

Jeffrey P. Johnson-It is a mere token of our appreciation for the height of his success, the eminence of his moral stance, his elevated attention to the high road when faced with upper-level crisis. He always stands above the crowd. Thanks for everything, Jeff. Keep on the upward trail.
Presented by The Graphics Staff

Susan Koskinen -- For taking the chance to embark on a new adventure with the Physics-Astronomy Library.
Presented by Kim Wu

Jane Rosario due to her qualities of collegiality, professionalism and cheerfulness. Jane is a team player who cooperates well with other units. She carries out her duties in a professional manner and is highly respected by her peers. She is hardworking and will do whatever it takes to get the job done. She is friendly and projects a positive attitude.
Presented by Juana Loza

November 2004

Imani Abalos who, against all odds, made it through the Canon Copier changeover calmly and with a positive attitude intact. Considering all of the people and controversies involved, that's amazing.
Presented by Jeff Johnson

Elizabeth Byrne for her encouragement of excellence, her support of learning, her spirit of ingenuity and for her teaching and guidance in the library. All of these qualities highlight her success and allow others around her to succeed.
Presented by Susan Koskinen

Cynthia Hoffman who is always helpful and cheerful. Cynthia maintains a positive, "can-do" attitude, and has a wealth of institutional memory and knowledge; she is the core of Bancroft Administration. Thank you Cynthia, for your professionalism and dedication.
Presented by Jane Rosario

Nga Ong as she has been immensely helpful to me in maintaining the Library Systems Report Log Website. Her input and suggestions have made it easier for me to correct errors and to enhance features that would otherwise be more difficult. I really appreciate all her feedback she has given me as it makes my job easier.
Presented by Joseph Mitola

Congratulations to all!

Wendy Hanson
Library Star Program

A New Chapter

After a distinguished career spanning 32 years of sterling service to the University of California, Beverlee French has decided it is time to begin a new chapter in her life. She will be retiring from CDL effective March 18.

Beverlee is perhaps best known for her pioneering work building digital collections. She has defined practices that are now commonplace worldwide in universities while helping the UC libraries continue in a digital age their support of world-class research and teaching. Systemwide, Beverlee has contributed important strategic and tactical direction to the university and its libraries. She has also been a shining example of how effective collaboration – indeed, the continued good health of our system of highly distinctive libraries – is built up from participants’ collegiality, integrity, openness, and mutual respect. Locally, Beverlee’s warmth, humanity, and unfailing good sense ensure that this upstart organization retains its youthful character even as it ages, grows, and takes on more responsibilities.

While it is sad saying goodbye to our mentor, leader, colleague, and friend, we can’t help but be delighted that Beverlee will have more time to pursue her many interests.

Needless to say, there will be ample opportunity to honor Beverlee properly before she goes and to wish her well upon her way.

In the meantime, we turn our attention to finalizing our plans for an orderly transition about which more in due course.

Daniel Greenstein
California Digital Library

Correction

In the index of the text version of the January edition of CU News, the title of one article was inadvertently omitted. The article, "A Special Bow to Our Library," contained a tribute by Adam Hochschild to the UC Library and those in the Library helped him research his book, Bury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves. It can be found online in the CU News archives.