On a spring-like day in March, Tucson staff gathered on the patio to honor Cathy van Atta on the occasion of her retirement from NOAO. Cathy served as librarian for over twenty years, and during this time she established and maintained the NOAO Tucson Library as one of the leading astronomical libraries in the world. As such, it stands as a major research facility in its own right and is central to the execution of high quality astronomy programs carried out by NOAO staff and visitors. Well-wishers credited Cathy for her support essential to their research and entertained us with stories of her patience with long-overdue books and perseverance in finding obscure resources.
Cathy introduced and welcomed Mary Guerrieri, our new librarian. Mary comes to us from the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Lab where she worked for ten years; first as Editor for Space Science Services, then as Data Manager for the Space Imaging Center. Mary received her MLS degree from the University of Arizona.
Mary's goals for the NOAO Library include providing prompt and accurate reference service and keeping the collection current and useful. Longer-term goals include electronic document delivery and bibliographic services via the Library web page. When you're at NOAO, please come by and say hello. Or contact her at maryg@noao.edu with any ideas, questions, comments, or suggestions regarding library services.
Thank you, Cathy, for your years of devoted service, and welcome, Mary!
Dave De Young