Professional of the Year - Library/Management
Beverly Patrick O'Brien |
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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. |