May 2004
Volume 28
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New Library Employees

Rob Daigle Library Administrative Services Library Renovation Space Project Manager April 5, 2004 I am from California; most recently, San Diego. I attended San Jose State University I enjoy gourmet cooking, travel, history, reading.

Promotions

Kathryn Trotti
From Acquisitions Assistant II to Library Service Assistant IV
Cataloging
4/26/04

Transfers

Kim Raseman
From Shipping & Recieving to Traffic Receiving & Stores
5/10/04

Departing Employees

Robert Kinney
Access Services
4/23/04

Katy Hall
Library Administration
4/30/04

Jeanette Murdock
Engineering Library
Retirement
5/14/04

Event Highlights

Book Drive

The Yale University Library staff has donated approximately 1000 books for the Library Staff Association's Columbus House Book Drive. The donations will create a very large and diverse reading area at the shelter.

Robert Kinney's Farewell Party

Robert Kinney, the Access Services Evenings/Weekends Supervisor for these last four years, has left the Yale Library and gone to the Norfolk Public Library.

He was surrounded by his co-worker friends in the Sterling Spoon onTuesday, April 20, 2004 for a cheerful reception.

While working at Yale, Robert earned his Master's Degree In Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University. He was an ALA Spectrum Scholar. His new position in the Norfolk Public Library will be as Branch Manager in the Park Place Branch Library. The website may be seen at: http:www.npl.lib.va.us. Robert's email address is: kinneyrobdi@aol.com. Photo's of the Access Services reception may be seen below :

Staff Highlights

Staff Member News

Vincent Giroud
Order of Merit in Polish Culture

Vincent Giroud, curator of modern books and manuscripts at the Beinecke Library, received the Order of Merit in Polish Culture on 19 March 2004 in Warsaw. Waldemar Dabrowski, Minister of Culture, presented the award, the highest official honor in the arts given by the Polish government.

Charlie Greenberg
Vice-Chairperson of the Member Advisory Committee of the Yale Health Plan

Charlie Greenberg received nomination and approval for Vice-Chairperson of the Member Advisory Committee
of the Yale Health Plan for 2004-2005

Births

Ingrid Karen Askey arrived on April 10th at 3 a.m. Ingrid weighed in at 7 pounds and 6
ounces. Jennifer, Dale,and the new baby are doing very well. Congratulations on your new
addition to the family.

Staff Member in Focus

Gwyneth Crowley
Coordinator of Collection Development
Social Science Libraries and Information Services

Gwyneth Crowley is the Coordinator of Collection Development at Social Science Libraries and Information Services. Before coming to Yale, Gwyneth ran the library of the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College, and was a reference librarian and assistant professor at Texas A&M University, College Station.

Two years later, Gwyneth says she still misses the sunshine of Texas, barbequed brisket, and the southern accent she acquired while there. Now that the sun shines on Connecticut, you may occasionally see her don a black Stetson; it's not really a costume. Brought up in rural central New York State, she graduated from college and flew to the City (that's New York City) to begin her adventures.

Fulfilling her wanderlust by traveling to many countries, from nearby Canada to distant Japan, Gwyneth waxes nostalgic for Japan. The beautiful palaces, blossoming cherry trees, and historical shrines and temples make Kyoto her favorite Japanese city, but Hiroshima looms large in her imagination. In describing the A-Bomb Dome, which survived the infamous nuclear blast due to its shape, Gwyneth says, "It's mind boggling. We've all seen the pictures of the mushroom cloud and flattened city, but here I was walking around in a living, breathing business district while tourists lined up front of this symbol of destruction to get their picture taken."

There is a somewhat less pensive side to Gwyneth, too. She loves to create music using her voice. "It seems like I always have sung, whether as part of a choir or with my family in the car," said Gwyneth. "When I was in high school, I had to make a choice between Honor Social Studies or Choir, I chose the latter and have never regretted my decision." Since coming to the area, Gwyneth has joined the New Haven Chorale and the Greater New Haven Community Chorus, where she has met many friendly people.

If you want to trade travel stories or see Gwyneth perform (check out her May 1 concert at Woolsey) just contact her, but don't be startled if she sings, "hello!"

Article written by George Stranz, Social Science Library

Staff Submissions

Staff Travel

Emily Horning, Research & Services
Argentina, Uruguay and Chile

Last month I went on a 18-day trip to Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. We began in Buenos Aires , visiting the "Caminito," the "little street" that is the heart of the La Boca neighborhood. We also saw the Casa Rosada (where Evita made her speeches to the country), the famous Recoleta cemetery, the Avenida 9 de Julio (the widest street in the world) and the Teatro Colón, Argentina's world-class opera house. We took a ferry to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay and Colonia2 photos here] and wandered around this picturesque city's cobblestone streets.

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Calendar of Events

HR Updates

Tweed Airport Updates
As you may have read, the University led a successful effort by the business and institutional community in New Haven to provide a revenue guarantee to Delta Airlines. Beginning on May 27, regional jet service will be provided to its hub in Cincinatti, where connecting flights will be available todestinations throughout the United States and abroad. A viable Tweed Airport with a score of commuter flights to regional hubs daily will be an important ingredient in the future economic health of this region, and it will certainly provide a quality of life advantage to those at the University who travel regularly.

In the past, Tweed has not been competitive in pricing with Hartford or New York airports, but US Airways (currently flying turbo-prop aircraft from Tweed to Philadelphia and points beyond) has now established competitive prices, and Delta is committed to doing the same. Tweed is also an enormously convenient airport for those of us in the area.

The Yale Travel Department is very aware of this new service from Tweed, and they will be encouraging its use. If you book flights yourself or through another agent, please give every consideration to using Tweed Airport to build support for air service in our community.

Part-Time Work Option

You will find attached the 2004-2005 "Part-Time Work Option Application Form" along with instructions for completing it. All staff members who are interested in participating and/or continuing with the option should consult with his/her supervisor.

Please contact Bernadette Cioffi or Diane Turner at x21810 if you have any questions.

Suggestions and Comments
Send all comments to the Editor, Jessica Linicus

If you would like something or someone featured in the next Library Links, please contact me at Jessica.Linicus@yale.edu.

Library Human Resources hopes you enjoyed this issue of Library Links.
You can also contact one of the members of the Library Links Committee.

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Wellness in Focus

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Humor in Focus

Wellness Now

Fitness: Exercise Routine

Do one set (12-14 reps) of each exercise, then rest for 2 minutes. That's 1 circuit. Repeat the same sequence for 1 or 2 more circuits. 1. Lunge 2. Deadlift 3. Ball Chest Press 4. Bent-over row 5. Ab twist 6. Superman 7. Lying triceps extension 8. Lying triceps extension 9. 2-minute rest

Below I have provided a sample of 3 of the exercises. To view them all click here for the Prevention Magazine.

	4. Bent-over row (Targets your upper back) Holding dumbbells, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Keep your back flat, and bend at the hips so the dumbbells are hanging at arm's length from your shoulders, your palms facing in. Bending your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades, lift the weights toward your ribs. Pause, then lower. If you have back problems, support yourself with one hand on a chair, and do the rows with one arm at a time.
	5. Ab twist (Targets your abs) Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat. Hold your arms straight out in front of your chest with your palms facing down. Lean back so your torso is at a 45-degree angle to the floor. Twist to the left as far as you can, pause, then twist back to the right as far as you can. That's one rep. As you get stronger, hold light weights in your hands as you do the move.
	6. Superman (Targets your back and hips) Lie face down with your arms extended over your head. Simultaneously lift your arms, shoulders, chest, and legs off the floor as high as you can. Pause, then slowly lower.

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Article excerpt by Prevention Magazine
Article submitted by Jessica Linicus, Library Human Resources

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