A Julie of all Trades

The month of December can be difficult with long to do lists and sentimental hurdles.  I spent this December considering the loss of a very fine colleague – Julie Pinnell – who will leave the Library Commission on January 3rd after nearly 17 years of service to become the Director of the Doane College Library. For me, this will be a difficult transition as Julie knows a little bit about all things library – from technical to public services and a little bit of everything in between. In addition, she has been the person with whom I have considered ideas and enjoyed many a cup of coffee with in every kind of weather and budgetary season. I will miss Julie more than I can convey, but as a Doane College graduate, I know she will do great things for Perkins Library and take very good care of the staff there, including my own beloved niece who is a student worker. I know many of you will miss hearing Julie’s voice on the phone and her wonderful workshops. There isn’t any way to replace her skills and knowledge, but at least she remains in the state of Nebraska where we’ll see her from time to time. The reference staff will forge along and keep in touch with Julie. I know those of you who will miss her will find a way to keep her in your lives as well.