Professional of the Year - Library/Management

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Beverly Patrick O'Brien

Title: Assistant Manager, Retired
Industry: Library/Research
Type of Organization: Public Library
Major Product/Service: Providing public education
Expertise: Mrs. O'Brien is retired after 15 years experience. She specialized in business, science, law, English, art, social studies, genealogy, troubleshooting, training, management, client services and customer service.
Geographic Area of Distribution: Orlando, Florida
Affiliations: Community Emergency Response Team, Central Florida; Audubon Society; A.L.A.; C.F.L.A.
University/Degree: B.A., English Literature, Stetson University, 1975; M.L.S., Information Studies, Florida State University, 1994
Hobbies/Sports: Reading, walking, talking, hiking, solving puzzles, swimming, travel, billiards, movies, spending time with friends
Spouse: Patrick James O'Brien (deceased)
Work History: Mrs. O'Brien previously served as a substitute teacher. Before retiring, she was active in research.
Honors & Awards: Beta Phi Mu; International Library and Information Series Genealogy
Career Accomplishments: During her collegiate career, Mrs. O'Brien finished a two year major program in one year, receiving numerous awards and certificates of excellence.