Library People

Historical Research Center: As mentioned in the last issue of the UAMS Library News, Edwina Walls Mann is taking early retirement June 30th after 35 years of service to the UAMS Library. During her many years of dedicated service, she established and developed the Historical Research Center (HRC) into a thriving program. A reception was held in Edwina's honor on May 12th in the Library, during which remarks/presentations were made by Dr. Harry Ward, Dr. Tom Bruce, Rose Hogan, Dr. Jon Wolfe and Mary Ryan. Over 150 people attended the reception. Edwina has been a very valuable member of the Library faculty, and we will miss her talents and dedication. We wish her much success in her future endeavors.

Margaret Ann Johnson, MLS, has been selected as the new Head of the Historical Research Center, and thus the treasurer and director of the History of Medicine Associates program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Library. Following a nationwide search, the Committee announced her selection in late April. Her educational background includes a BS in Microbiology and Education from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in 1963 and 1964 respectively, and a Master in Library Science degree from George Peabody of Vanderbilt University in 1981. A UAMS Library employee since 1973, Mrs. Johnson has held several positions in the library, first as Interlibrary Loan Librarian and currently as Head of Document Access Services. Her knowledge of the UAMS Library's resources and her acquaintance with UAMS personnel will make this transition a smooth one. Mrs. Johnson is a Louisiana native but has lived in Little Rock since 1965. Her hobbies include gardening, hiking, and bird-watching. Her primary reading interest is biographies, particularly those of current political figures. She will assume her new position July 1, 2000 when Ms. Mann retires.

Learning Resource Center: Donna Waldron, the Library's LRC Audiovisual Manager will be retiring as of July 7, 2000. She joined the Library in 1978, just as the LRC was taking form. She has been so instrumental in the development and continued success of the Audiovisual Area of the LRC that she is almost synonymous with the Audiovisual Area for many faculty, staff and students at UAMS. Donna has hired, trained, and supported staff with consideration and interest over the past 22 years. She has worked diligently with her staff to ensure that patrons coming into the Audiovisual Area find a knowledgeable, helpful staff member ready to assist them. She has found time to take an active interest in the computer based areas of the Learning Resource Center, as well as in the activities of the Library, and through the House of Delegates, UAMS as a whole. She will be missed.