In addition to Ms. Kenney, we Fast Trackers heard from Denise Callahan, Director of the PPG Library; Mary Grace Kelley, school librarian for the Keystone Oaks middle school, and Connie Salvayon, director of libraries for CCAC.
It was so exciting to hear about the real-work experiences of these women. Ms. Callahan explained that her background in Chemistry equipped her for specialized research with PPG scientists. Since I've spent my career in education, I truly enjoyed hearing about librarianship in a corporate setting.
Ms. Kelley's inspiring story of how she turned a paltry $1200 yearly budget into $35,000 with the help of parent organazations and community fundraisers was absolutely amazing. Ms. Kelley clearly loves her job -- her genuine enthusiasm shone through as she shared her experiences with us.
Ms Salvayon offered helpful tips on the types of skills up and coming librarians need to develop in order to compete in the job market. I know that the Fast Trackers appreciated this candor!
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