Pam Williams Retires May 1

Pam Williams, Associate Director for User Services, is retiring after serving Frostburg State University and the Lewis J. Ort Library for more than 34 years. Pam used her endless knowledge to provide extensive service and support to students, faculty, staff, and researchers at the Reference Desk, through answering questions via e-mail, through meeting with students one-on-one through Research Consultations, and through answering questions via the library's 24/7 chat service.

Pam's knowledge and dedication to the Lewis J. Ort Library and to Frostburg State University will be missed.

Good luck Pam!

Pam Williams and Lea Messman-Mandicott

MaryJo Price Retires June 1

The Lewis J. Ort Library would like to congratulate MaryJo Price on her retirement from Frostburg State University.

MaryJo joined the Library staff in January 1984 as a cataloger and became our Special Collections Librarian in the Fall of 1987.  

She has provided support to students, faculty, staff, and researchers who needed to find information related to the history western Maryland and Frostburg State University. 

We are very happy for MaryJo as she begins her new life, but we will miss her as a friend and colleague.  

Florence Young Retires September 1

Florence Young and Charlene Vassallo (pictured left to right) worked together in the Periodicals Office for 31 years. Florence retired September 1. Library staff gathered for a pizza lunch celebration on August 31.

Florence was presented with several gifts including a commemorative music box engraved with her name and years of service picturing the Ort Library from the library staff. 

In addition to working in the library, Florence has served as an organist for several churches in the community for over 50 years. She is also a frequent participant in local choral groups.   

Sisters Francie Zembower and "Dodie" Coburn Honored at Retirement Party

 

Sisters Francie Zembower and “Dodie” Coburn were presented with flowers by their supervisors, Dr. Lea Messman-Mandicott and Virginia Williams, at their joint Retirement Party today. Francie has worked at the Ort Library 44 years and Dodie over 29 years. 

Francie enjoyed receiving a commemorative gift basket filled with coffee, tea and a gift card. We wish them a long and happy retirement.