Staff Tuesdays: Sarah Bolce, Evening/Weekend Supervisor

Every Tuesday during the Fall semester, we will be introducing, or re-introducing, you to the wonderful (and adorable) Library staff that work to help students make the most of their academic experiences here at Rosemont College. 

This week, we'd like to introduce Sarah Bolce, Evening/Weekend Supervisor.

As Evening/Sunday Supervisor, Ms. Bolce manages the Information Desk during Kistler Library's evening hours from 6pm to 11pm during the week. She also supervises the Library on Saturdays. She is responsible for checking items in and out and keeping the Library clean and quiet. Let's learn a little more about Sarah:

1. If I run into you in the library, what would you typically be doing?
   
   

   I would be at the Circulation Desk ready to help students as needed.

   
   
2. What is your favorite spot on campus, outside of the Library?
   
   

   I enjoy the walk from Kaul parking lot to the Library because I get to see the campus in all seasons as I'm heading to and from work. The library's Front Reading Room is my favorite spot in the Library, it's old-fashioned and impressive, while also being warm and welcoming. 

3. Where do you spend most of your time while working in the Library?
   
   

   I spend most of my time in the Library behind the Circulation Desk.

4. What do you like to do when you're not working?  
   

   In my free time I like work on my family’s genealogy to figure out who my ancestors were and where they came from, and learn about their lives.

5. What is your favorite part about working in Kistler Library?
   
   

   My favorite part of working in Kistler Library is meeting, and talking with, the students who come into the library.

6. What is a fun fact about yourself?
   
             I'm on level 1229 in Candy Crush.

Staff Tuesdays: Emily Siegel, Archives Assistant

Every Tuesday during the Fall semester, we will be introducing, or re-introducing, you to the wonderful (and adorable) Library staff that work to help students make the most of their academic experiences here at Rosemont College. 

This week, we'd like to introduce Emily Siegel, Archives Assistant.

As Archives Assistant, Ms. Siegel assists the Archivist with organizing and maintaining all the items in Rosemont College Archives. She works with the Archivist to help develop exhibits, both online and for the Archives display case in Kistler Library. She also works with Archives patrons both on and off-campus to find items or information about specific students and events in Rosemont's past. When she's not working in Rosemont College's Archives, she is working at the SHCJ Archives next to Gracemere. Let's learn a little bit more about Emily: 

If I run into you in the library, what would you typically be doing?

Setting up an exhibit on the main floor near the Front Reading Room

What is your favorite spot on campus, outside of the Library?

The garden outside of the library down the steps near the original entrance you can find me attempting to warm up from the cold Library.

Where do you spend most of your time while working in the Library?

Typically I’m in my office across from the upstairs lavatory

What do you like to do when you're not working?

Surprise surprise, I love to read (historical) fiction

What is your favorite part about working in Kistler Library?

I love to see the diligent work as students race to meet deadlines. It reminds me of my own college experiences at Rosemont.  

What is a fun fact about yourself?

I was planning to enter the US Air Force before I decided to attend college (at Rosemont).

Staff Tuesdays: Joseph Tresnan, Assistant Director of the Library

Every Tuesday during the Fall semester, we will be introducing, or re-introducing, you to the wonderful (and adorable) Library staff that work to help students make the most of their academic experiences here at Rosemont College. 

This week, we'd like to introduce Joseph Tresnan, Assistant Director of Library Services.

As Assistant Director, Mr. Tresnan assists the Director with the administrative responsibilities for the Library. He also works with the other Reference Librarians to assist students and faculty with their research, both at the Reference Desk in the library and in library instruction sessions for individual classes. When Joe is not working with the Director or at the Reference Desk, he manages all of Kistler Library's print and electronic resource subscriptions, including the subscriptions for our databases and electronic journals. Let's learn a little bit more about Joe: 

If I run into you in the library, what would you typically be doing?

• I might be found at the information desk helping students with research, managing our periodicals and electronic resources, or looking for new books to add to our collection.

What is your favorite spot on campus, outside of the Library?

• I like to walk down by the stream, especially when the geese are around.

What do you like to do when you're not working?

• When I’m not working I enjoy reading, doing crossword puzzles, and watching way too much TV!

What is your favorite part about working in Kistler Library?

• The best part of working in the Library is helping students with their research. They come up with some fascinating topics, and I love to learn right along with them.

What is a fun fact about yourself?

• I would love to someday compete on Jeopardy!

Staff Tuesdays: Allison Sharkey, Reference and Archives Librarian

Every Tuesday during the Fall semester, we will be introducing, or re-introducing, you to the wonderful (and adorable) Library staff that work to help students make the most of their academic experiences here at Rosemont College. 

This week, we'd like to introduce Rosemont alumna, and keeper of the history of Rosemont College, Allison Sharkey, Reference and Archives Librarian.

As Reference and Archives Librarian, Ms. Sharkey works with the other Reference Librarians to assist students and faculty with their research, both at the Reference Desk in the library and in library instruction sessions for individual classes. Additionally, she manages all of the archives for Rosemont College. She is responsible for maintaining and organizing all sorts of items from Rosemont's past, such as yearbooks and newspapers, meeting minutes, photos, President's journals, even the old mascot costumes! Let's learn a little bit more about Allison:

 If I run into you in the library, what would you typically be doing? Most likely you’d run into me at the reference desk, as that’s where I’m able to stay put for long stretches of time. I like that my job keeps me busy and all over the library, but I also really enjoy getting some time to slow down at the reference desk and getting to interact with Rosemont students.

What is your favorite spot on campus, outside of the Library? Hands down the garden behind the library. I love sneaking out there on my lunch break to read.

Where do you spend most of your time while working in the Library? I’m all over the place-- I spend about half my time at the reference desk, and the other half is split between my office and the archives, both tucked behind the third floor stacks. I’m also teaching this semester so I can be found downstairs in room 107 too.

What do you like to do when you're not working? I love trying new restaurants and am so lucky to live in the foodie haven that is Philadelphia. I’ve been to 22 of this year’s top 50 restaurants in Philly, but I’ve got a lot of work to do before next year’s list comes out!

What is your favorite part about working in Kistler Library? The staff! We’re a really close knit group and really care about each other both personally and professionally. It really makes coming to work a joy when you care about the people you spend so much time with during the week.

What is a fun fact about yourself? I’m seriously really good at parallel parking- like better at it than normal parking lot parking. It’s a skill I picked up from living in Center City for so long.

Staff Tuesdays: Kathleen Deeming, MA, Head of Access Services

Every Tuesday (except today) during the Fall semester, we will be introducing, or re-introducing, you to the wonderful (and adorable) Library staff that work to help students make the most of their academic experiences here at Rosemont College.

This week, we'd like to introduce the most mysterious, and most adorable, member of the Kistler Library Staff, Kathleen Deeming, MA, Head of Access Services, seen here with her attack rooster, Kirk Kistler (no relation to Gertrude).

As Head of Access Services, Ms. Deeming manages student library accounts and is in charge of making sure that your books and DVD's get checked out and checked back in correctly. She also is responsible for many of the fun events and activities in Kistler Library, including the Board Game collection (yes, you can check out board games!), the Color Me Calm coloring pages and the soon-to-be-opened Makerspace. Let's learn a little bit more about Kathleen:

If I run into you in the library, what would you typically be doing?

Dashing around.

What is your favorite spot on campus, outside of the Library?

The Japanese Maple and Rhododendron between the Library and Cardinal Hall

Where do you spend most of your time while working in the Library?

Circulation Counter at the Information Desk

What do you like to do when you're not working?

Walking, crossword puzzles, coloring, fishing.

What is your favorite part about working in Kistler Library?

Books and Co-eds.

What is a fun fact about yourself?

My favorite vegetable is Brussels Sprouts. Yum.

Staff Tuesdays: Kathleen Deeming, MA, Head of Access Services

Every Tuesday (except today) during the Fall semester, we will be introducing, or re-introducing, you to the wonderful (and adorable) Library staff that work to help students make the most of their academic experiences here at Rosemont College.

This week, we'd like to introduce the most mysterious, and most adorable, member of the Kistler Library Staff, Kathleen Deeming, MA, Head of Access Services, seen here with her attack rooster, Kirk Kistler (no relation to Gertrude).

As Head of Access Services, Ms. Deeming manages student library accounts and is in charge of making sure that your books and DVD's get checked out and checked back in correctly. She also is responsible for many of the fun events and activities in Kistler Library, including the Board Game collection (yes, you can check out board games!), the Color Me Calm coloring pages and the soon-to-be-opened Makerspace. Let's learn a little bit more about Kathleen:

If I run into you in the library, what would you typically be doing?

Dashing around.

What is your favorite spot on campus, outside of the Library?

The Japanese Maple and Rhododendron between the Library and Cardinal Hall

Where do you spend most of your time while working in the Library?

Circulation Counter at the Information Desk

What do you like to do when you're not working?

Walking, crossword puzzles, coloring, fishing.

What is your favorite part about working in Kistler Library?

Books and Co-eds.

What is a fun fact about yourself?

My favorite vegetable is Brussels Sprouts. Yum.

Staff Tuesdays: Cathy Fennell, M.L.S., Executive Director of Library Services

Every Tuesday during the Fall semester, we will be introducing, or re-introducing, you to the wonderful (and adorable) Library staff that work to help students make the most of their academic experiences here at Rosemont College. 

This week, we will be introducing Cathy Fennell, M.L.S., the Executive Director of Library Services.

Cathy is responsible for the overall planning, management, and operation of the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library. You can find her most days in her office or working somewhere in the library especially the Children’s Library.

Kistler Honor Award to be Presented to Mary Leahy at 85th Anniversary Celebration

Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library is celebrating 85 years of service to Rosemont College and honoring Mary Leahy, Special Assistant to the President. The celebration is Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 1:00 in the Front Reading Room of the Library.  Our guest speaker is Catherine Lafarge, Emeritus Professor of French of Bryn Mawr College.  If interested in attending to celebrate with us please RSVP by April 20 to Ext. 2208 or archives@rosemont.edu.  The luncheon is $25.00.  Please make checks payable to Friends of the Rosemont College Library.  We are pleased to celebrate this very special year for the library and to honor Mary Leahy with the Kistler Honor Award for all she has contributed to the Library and to the College.

Pre-Register for INT-0200: Research Methods Across the Disciplines

Do you find libraries to be intimidating? Would you like to navigate the research process more smoothly? As you choose your courses for next semester during Pre-Registration, think about signing up for INT-0200: Research Methods Across the Disciplines. In the first part of the course, Reference Librarian Joseph Tresnan will teach you how to develop a strategy to tackle research projects; how to identify, find, and evaluate information in print and online; and how to document sources properly. Reference Librarian Judith Graeter Cayer will then prepare you to master the advanced research skills needed for successful completion of upper level coursework and senior projects, as well as preparation for graduate school. INT-0200 is a 3-credit course that will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:10 to 3:20 throughout the Spring semester. The class can be used to partially fulfill the Problem Solving and Critical Thinking requirement of the Undergraduate College's General Education program.

Cathy Fennell to Receive Award from Catholic Library Association

Rosemont's own Cathy Fennell, Executive Director of Library Services, has been named the 2012 recipient of the Catholic Library Association's Mary A. Grant Award. Here are the details as reported on the Rosemont College website:

Rosemont College is pleased to announce that executive director of library services Catherine Fennell is the recipient of the 2012 Mary A. Grant Award. Given by the Catholic Library Association (CLA), the award recognizes outstanding volunteer work for the organization by one of its members. A past CLA president, Fennell continues to serve now as chair of the Academic Libraries, Archives, and Library Education Section.
Fennell came to Rosemont in 1977 as the coordinator of circulation for Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library. She left briefly to earn a master’s degree in library science at Drexel University, and returned in September 1984 as the part-time evening reference/circulation librarian. She became the full-time systems librarian in 1996, then director of the library in 1998.
In addition to her work at Rosemont, Fennell is the vice president/president elect of the Tri-State College Library Cooperative, and a board member and secretary for the Lower Providence Public Library Board. She has taught courses on children’s and young adult literature, and is a reviewer for The Catholic Library World.
On being recognized, she said, “To receive the Mary Grant Award is an unexpected honor. I try to assist the Catholic Library Association as much as possible because it is an organization that truly emanates the heart of librarianship – service to others.”
The award, named for past CLA president Mary A. Grant, was first given in 1996. It will be presented to Cathy Fennell at the association’s annual convention, to be held in Boston in April 2012.

Congratulations, Cathy, on being recognized for all your good work!