Library Staff
The friendly staff of the Thomas Ford Memorial Library is ready to answer your questions and help you with your library needs. Here are key staff members to contact.
Anne M. Kozak, Director of the Library
Anne, Director of the Library since 1986, is a graduate of the School of Library Science at Rosary College (now Dominican University). Contact her with your questions or concerns about the following:
- Library policies
- Library governance
- Gifts and bequests to the library
- Library relations with the community of Western Springs
Sandy Frank, Head of the Circulation Department
Sandy has been the Head of the Circulation Department since 1996. Contact her with your questions or concerns about the following:
- Library cards
- Interlibrary loan
- Overdues and fines
- Lost books
Uma Nori, Head of Youth Services
Uma, Head of Youth Services since 2008, is a graduate of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science from Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois. She also has a MS in Life and Plant Sciences from the University of Hyderabad in India. Contact her with your questions or concerns about the following
- Library materials for children
- Reserving library materials for children
- Reference questions for children
- Library events and programs for children
- The parent-teacher collection
- School assignments for elementary students K-5
- Content for children and parents on the website
- Library visits and outreach activities for children
Dana Folkerts, Youth Services Librarian
Dana, a Youth Services Librarian at the Library since December 2008, received her library degree from Dominican University's Graduate School of Library and Information Science. She also has a BA in English and journalism. Contact her with your questions or concerns about the following:
- Library materials for children
- Reserving library materials for children
- Reference questions for children
- Library events and programs for children
- School assignments for elementary students K-5
- Content for children and parents on the website
Rick Roche, Adult Services Librarian
Rick, Head of Adult Services since 2002, is a graduate of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Texas at Austin. Contact him with your questions or concerns about the following:
- Library materials for adults
- Reserving library materials
- Library events and programs for adults
- Reference and information services
- Book-a-Librarian (half-hour librarian consulting)
- Public computers at the Library
Jamie Kallio, Reference Librarian
Jamie, a Reference Librarian since late 2007, received her library degree from Dominican University's Graduate School of Library and Information Science. She also has an MFA in creative writing from Columbia College, Chicago. Contact her with your questions or concerns about the following:
- Reference and information services
- Library materials for adults
- Reserving library materials
- The Library newsletter
- Library events or programs for adults
- Book-a-Librarian (half-hour librarian consulting)
Heidi Beazley, Reference Librarian
Heidi, a Reference Librarian at the Library since June 2010, received her library degree from Dominican University's Graduate School of Library and Information Science. She also has a BFA in Illustration from the American Academy of Art, Chicago. Contact her with your questions or concerns about the following:
- Reference and information services
- Library materials for adults
- Reserving library materials
- The Library Website
- Book-a-Librarian (half-hour librarian consulting)
Nancy Long, Reference Librarian
Nancy, a Reference Librarian at the Library since 1998, received her library degree from the Rutgers University Graduate Program in Library and Information Science. She also holds a BA in Art and History from Valparaiso University. Contact her with your questions or concerns about the following:
- Reference and information services
- Library materials for adults
- Reserving library materials
- The monthly Thomas Ford Book Discussion Group
Heather Booth, Teen Services Librarian
Heather, Teen Services Librarian since June 2008, received her library degree from University of Illinois' Graduate School of Library and Information Science. She also has an BA in English and Spanish from Kalamazoo College in Michigan. Contact her with your questions or concerns about the following:
- Library materials for teens
- Library events or programs for teens
- Library visits for middle and high school
- Teen content on the Library website
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