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Who is your Favourite Librarian?

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1,541 Comments

  • Adrian Lynch - 13 years ago

    Every book mentioned by Caroline instantly becomes more interesting.

  • Oreen D'Mello - 13 years ago

    Lizanne is extremely dedicated to her career as a 'Librarian'. She is very passionate about her role in the library and goes the extra mile to assist whoever needs help.

  • Michelle Falson - 13 years ago

    Sharon McIlwee is tge most passionate and enthusiastic Children's Librarian I have had the pleasure of knowing. I wish I had preschool children of my own who could frequent her storytimes:)

  • James - 13 years ago

    Well done Kirri Nield. You make Hobsons Bay Libraries rock

  • Fiona jones - 13 years ago

    Lizanne is a wonderful, kind and very talented lady. Lizanne is definately one of a kind :)

  • Mark Gaston - 13 years ago

    I havn't met the other candidates but they would have to be very helpful and cheerful to out do Nat!

  • Richard Schipper - 13 years ago

    Caroline generously volunteers time to assist with the Victorian Telecommunications Museum an organisation relying almost solely on volunteers to maintain it's operation. The members of the VTM are custodians of the Telstra Heritage collection. A collection comprising approximately 10,000 items ranging from diverse documents to physical objects of all sizes. Caroline also edits the VTM Newsletter... as anyone who knows, a task that is by no means an easy one!

  • Lynda - 13 years ago

    Go Dominique!

  • Grant Harrison - 13 years ago

    Always cheerful

  • Collette Brennan - 13 years ago

    Dominique has been there for me and my family over the many years from when my children were attending her story time session to now when as young adults they enjoy her meet the author sessions. Dominique has dedication and passion for her role here in Melville and always has time to answer your questions and let you know if you should check something new out .

  • Maxine McDonald - 13 years ago

    Domonique is an extremely dedicated and much loved member of our team and always goes above and beyond the call of duty, without her our children's programme would not have the impact it has.

  • Michele McCrea - 13 years ago

    Vote Gillian Dooley - for ineffable knowledge in multiple fields, editorial superskills, and a wonderfully dry sense of humour.

  • Angie Ayers - 13 years ago

    Ces is a fantastic Librarian. The extra effort and energy she puts into everything she does really makes a difference for the children in this very remote town of ours. She is a credit to her Library and to the Shire of Roebourne.

  • David Pentz - 13 years ago

    The lady who provides the best children’s story time activities in WA

  • Brittany Moxham - 13 years ago

    Ces ! Because she is the best !

  • Kate Bartholomaeus - 13 years ago

    Dominique Ward is so passionate about her job she is friendly, warm, and gives fantastic advice about reading to your baby.

  • Maree Walker - 13 years ago

    Narelle is exceptional, always ready to assist students and staff as well as encouraging staff morale through fundraising for cancer foundation through biggest morning tea, relay for life and library week. Our library is regularly turned into a veritable wonderland through her enthusiasm.

  • SG - 13 years ago

    Sharon, the gretest librarian ever.

  • Sharon - 13 years ago

    Linda Heald has been instrumental in transforming Kogarah Library into the cultural centre of our town. From children's events to author talks, exhibitions, knitting groups, quilting, english conversation classes, homework help, parenting seminars, school holiday activities, workshops, festivals and all regular or special programs and so much more ..Linda makes it all possible.

    Linda is an idea's person and encourages her staff's creative input and growth. Linda deserves recognition for her amazing planning, vision of the public library of the future and her achievements. Everything Linda does is out of the spotlight but none of it would happen without her.

  • Fran Richards - 13 years ago

    Peter is the one you hope will be the there to greet you on those days when you're in need of a caring, kind word or a positive spin on life. He embraces the meaning of the library as a space to go to feel good about yourself, to be inspired and to fell like you belong.

  • Melissa Voderberg - 13 years ago

    Innovative interesting displays and always with smile on her face. Narelle makes the library 'on trend' and the place to be!

  • Peta McCarthy - 13 years ago

    I am voting for Caroline Edge because she actually knows what she is doing, is very helpful & knowledgeable

  • Caitlin McCoull - 13 years ago

    Holly is a wonderful librarian who has enthused the whole Hughes school community with her passion for reading. The excitement she generates through events like Library Lotto and Bookweek are thrilling to see, and she is an inspiration to the children who she introduces to philosophy in Challenge Group. She has filled her wonderful new library (thanks BER) with a great range of books, and created a really inviting atmosphere.

  • evelyn dootjes - 13 years ago

    Jeanette is a passionate and informed librarian. Blessed with creative skills her storytimes are amazing.

  • Brann Russell - 13 years ago

    Jeanette is the most enthusiastic librarian. She engages, stimulates and imparts passion.

  • Kellie frost - 13 years ago

    Well done - she really is the best librarian.

  • Karen Lynch - 13 years ago

    very well deserved nomination.

  • Erika Ceeney - 13 years ago

    We love Keilly

  • Tony - 13 years ago

    It would be great if the selection was made by visiting the librarians in action, seeing them in their diverse roles and working in the community. (though unrealistic given how many are nominated)

    Many people voting could easily have thought that the idea was to vote as much as they wanted for their candidate, as often this is the way voting polls work and it is not stated otherwise.

  • Michael Ryan - 13 years ago

    Nicole is a very worthy recipient

  • Lloyd Dawe - 13 years ago

    Joanna is an amazing librarian and is a person who makes you always welcome. She is very knowledgeable across a wide range of disciplines, and acts immediately to any request for help to locate a source of information. She is great on a computer and willing to assist with displays for school projects, arrange for use of library spaces - for example for hundreds of girls to watch the transit of venus from the top floor last June - and for personal help with locating obscure journals! She would be a worthy recipient for this award.

  • Lynette Loone - 13 years ago

    Go Bernie!

  • Jason Goodwin - 13 years ago

    A massive thank you to my huge social networking group for keeping up the votes and support.
    I appreciate your efforts.
    Please do not vote more than once however as that is not in the true nature & spirit of the poll.
    Cheers
    Jase

  • Jo - 13 years ago

    Joanna Taylor is an amazing educator and she has incredible knowledge, energy and passion. She always inspires me.

  • Saroj Bhatia - 13 years ago

    Kathleen you are a wonderful reference librarian.
    Always helpful

  • Mira - 13 years ago

    Such a nice person!

  • BK - 13 years ago

    good idea

  • Rachel Bauer - 13 years ago

    I can understand some spikes, we had our annual get together at my house last night. There were 35 in attendance. Nearly every person knew Tania from her former role in Whyndham. Most do not have the internet and were upset they couldn't vote at the library as each time they tried it said that they had already voted. Low and behold, they seemed to be able to make votes from my computer. I looked like a right idiot, when I said you can't as I have already voted. ????? that would explain the jump in Tania's votes last night.

  • Sheila Cudmore - 13 years ago

    Thankyou Catherine for your energetic and cheerfull 110% help to all of us who visit the library

  • Tina Mason - 13 years ago

    The website is definitely flawed.
    I also noticed that a few people quickly jumped a hundred or so votes .. then almost no votes for over a week then suddenly had a large spike in votes again.

  • Julie - 13 years ago

    I agree Jan. I also noticed that 2nd and 3rd place also made a massive jump of ~ 100 / 150 votes in a less than a day after receiving almost none for the past week or so.
    I just checked and it definitely lets you vote more than once.

  • Jan Herivel - 13 years ago

    Yes Robert, I noticed what looked like an anomaly last night as well which is why I posted the comment about voting once for a person. I noticed it as I took the time to read the desciriptions of each librarian and saw the huge jump in numbers in a shot time. There are a wondeful range of committed librarians who were nominated and it would be a shame to find out that there is something amiss. Perhaps someone from ALIA can check the traffic/stats etc?

  • Trish Mackay - 13 years ago

    Jill Bartholomeusz is an inspiration to all that work with her, she is infectious in that, you want to be around Jilly. Her professionalism and expertise are unsurpassed.

  • Sean Corrigan - 13 years ago

    Go Trish.. all the best to win ! :)

  • Terrone Rossella - 13 years ago

    She is the best...

  • Terrone Rossella - 13 years ago

    She is the best...

  • VINCENZO PATANE - 13 years ago

    Sharon is the best!

  • Robert Italia - 13 years ago

    Have been watching the front runner, Just wondering how someone can get 103 votes between 10:35pm and 1:15am? A little extreme don't you think?

  • Mary Beth - 13 years ago

    I had the pleasure of working with Leanne Windsor several years ago when she was librarian at Our Lady of the Elms in Akron, Ohio. Leanne took an old, dreary library and turned it into a hub of energy, ideas, and fun. She has a gift for getting students excited about books and reading, and her passion has grown and extended into technology, as well. Even now when she is continents away, she continues to inspire me as an educator and is someone I can contact for resources and help. She is the best!

  • Fabio J. Giannelli - 13 years ago

    Go Go Sharon !!!!

  • Kay Falke - 13 years ago

    Victor Harbor library is the best!
    Jason will always take the time to help me find what I am looking for, he greets me by name, and takes the time to get to know everyone. He and the other staff at Victor Harbor makes the public library a place that people want to go to.

  • liliana Barbieri - 13 years ago

    Jill is the friendliest librarian ever....positive and cheerful to both students and staff.

  • dennis blair - 13 years ago

    Francine has done a wonderful job with our two grandchildren Lilly and Lucas. Their reading has improved and their appetite for books is insatiable since meeting Francine,

  • Rebecca Evans - 13 years ago

    Tania is one of the greatest. It has been interesting watching the voting result though.

  • Cindy Cus - 13 years ago

    Vote Tania Barry #1

  • Melissa - 13 years ago

    Jase you sexy thing - Good luck!

  • Lisa - 13 years ago

    Jason is always so helpful when there is something that I need to find. Thanks! you have my vote :)

  • Kathy Liu - 13 years ago

    Thanks for doing such a great job at StoryTime and being so kind and friendly to the little ones.

  • Amy Deng - 13 years ago

    Loved your stories Sharon

  • Antony - 13 years ago

    Great lib

  • Kelly Siebring - 13 years ago

    Hi I am a primary school teacher and have taken many children to the Ballarat Library to borrow books and hear a story with Julie. The kids adore Julie! She makes library time so much fun and has changed the minds of many families who are now regular visitors of the library and their children members of the book club there. Julie is patient, caring and welcoming to all. She has a fantastic knowledge of the books in the library and makes time to share this knowledge with each child who has a question. But I think the kids' favourite thing about Julie would be the way she can make stories come alive with her crazy character voices and the way she talks about the parts of and pictures in the books she reads. Thanks Julie for all your help and the fun we've had with you!

  • Jan Herivel - 13 years ago

    I assume in the interest of fair play that people are only voting once for one person? That would be fair and ethical - two traits that should be paramount in our profession.

  • Suzan Vasica - 13 years ago

    Tania is a fantastic librarian who really knows what she's talking about

  • Suzan Vasica - 13 years ago

    Tania is a fantastic librarian who really knows what she's talking about

  • Jules Sappho - 13 years ago

    Julie Bull, at Ballarat Library, does the pre-school Story time and craft every week. She connects with each child, learning their names and encouraging involvement in the stories and during singing and dancing. I believe she is fostering a life-long love of reading, by listening to such a gifted storyteller. Her craft ideas are inspirational and keep the kids excited and enthusiastic. She's also got some cool dance moves (the Hokey Pokey in particular!), and involves the grown-ups as well. I think I love going to see Julie at story time more than my kids, and it's become a highlight of my young family's week. I am so thankful that Julie's amazing work has been recognised by this nomination. Her enthusiasm alone deserves a huge round of applause - and the families who attend always leave with a smile and a take-home piece of art.

  • Samantha Thornton - 13 years ago

    Holly is a fabulous teacher librarian. She is a well deserved recipient of this nomination.

  • Julie Ferguson - 13 years ago

    Vote 1 Holly Godfree!!!!!!!

  • Jan Herivel - 13 years ago

    Tania Barry is passonate about literacy and children's services. Her commitment to the profession has been evidenced in her involvement in ALIA activities including the New Librarians Symposium and as a sessional marker at Charles Sturt University, both activities which directly support library students and recent graduates.

  • Rose - 13 years ago

    I'm a parent who attends the Ballarat Library. My daughter adores Julie. Thank you so much for everything Julie

  • Carly Turner - 13 years ago

    My 3yo Casey and I love Julie!!! She is fantastic with the kids and remembers names and does a great job of getting the kids wanting to get involved. Julie makes story time so much fun...she got my little boy out of his shell and joining in. Goodluck Julie xo

  • Jenny Thompson - 13 years ago

    Marisa is soooo passionate about her local community and the preservation of our stories, historical documents and memories. She works tirelessly to support local history groups and any member of the community wanting "local" information and she is innovative and engaged with new ideas and projects.

  • Diane McLennan - 13 years ago

    Jill B is such a great organiser!!!

  • Diego - 13 years ago

    Sharon McIlwee a vibrant and passionate person that makes the library a fantastic place to be for my two year old daughter.
    The kids are just mesmerized by this amazing story teller.
    Thank you Sharon.

  • ASGEIRR - 13 years ago

    I like nougat.

  • Sandra Kennedy - 13 years ago

    Julie is vibrant, dedicated and creative, she is accepting and kind. Julie is an example of what is important in a team, supportive and caring, willingly sharing knowledge and encouraging of all.

  • Marie Harris - 13 years ago

    Julie is a fabulous Auslan signer too!

  • Helen McIntosh - 13 years ago

    A fabulous person who engages the children on all levels.

  • Pete Appleton - 13 years ago

    Julie does an amazing job and would be a very worthy winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Gaye Cairns - 13 years ago

    Delightful with the children

  • Jan Ditchburn - 13 years ago

    Julie is so attentive to the children.

  • kim Noor - 13 years ago

    A true expert on the local history of the Illawarra area.

  • Mingtan Liao - 13 years ago

    excellent services, experts in plant science

  • Karen - 13 years ago

    Jilly, you are a star!!

  • Karen - 13 years ago

    Go Bernie

  • sandi margate - 13 years ago

    Librarian extraordinaire!

  • Jan Noble - 13 years ago

    Marisa is amazing! Her knowledge of the local studies collection is outstanding. Her personality is bright and sunny, she is always willing to help where ever she can, whom ever she can.

  • Rebecca eales - 13 years ago

    We love julie

  • tina keane - 13 years ago

    Go Sue! You really did find your calling!

  • Laura-Kate King - 13 years ago

    Francine Nababan is a fantastic librarian for kids. She puts so much effort into making Rhyme Time fun for little ones. Go Francine!!

  • Allison Schultz - 13 years ago

    Passionate about children's activities.

  • Maria - 13 years ago

    Well Done Catherine!.. You are always prepared to point me in the right direction to find the right book, as well, you are aways on hand to help me out with that 'darn' photocopier...

  • Sharon Roberts - 13 years ago

    Kerrie Ewers is a well deserved nomination for a person who is extremely diligent and passionate about her work and surroundings. She is always helpful and is extremelly caring. Kerries love of learning and knoweledge of not only the library system but books n authors, makes a trip to the library an enjoyable one. Kerrie always asssists our Aboriginal students at lunch times ( which is 95% of the school) with empathy passion and pride, understanding. Her ability to work with individual students and their specific needs in reading and reading programs is awesome.
    GOOD LUCK KERRIE YOU DESERVE IT

  • Sue Lawatsch - 13 years ago

    Catherine is a fantastic librarian, always putting herself out for others, going the extra mile. I vote for Catherine

  • Carrie Gooden - 13 years ago

    Well done Trish Richards you deserve it!! A vote from me, Carrie

  • Marianne Bradley - 13 years ago

    Peter Douglass has arranged so many events & functions in the Orange library which has encouraged a love of reading to so many and also developed community bond. Peter has many fans in our community and deserves our No. 1 vote!

  • Rebecca Liu - 13 years ago

    My little boy loved the Story Corner and Sharon was just absolutely passionate about story telling to the little ones.

  • Maureen O'Shea - 13 years ago

    Candace Watts is friendly and kind, and not afraid to go a little bit silly at times!

  • Heather Moorcroft - 13 years ago

    Go Bernie!

  • Sheryl Jenkins - 13 years ago

    Peter Douglass is always friendly and helpful - even if you've asked him the same question last time you were in. Always smiling and very knowledgeable

  • Gareth Richards - 13 years ago

    Heather Wilkinson is the most knowledgeable, enthusiastic and organised teacher librarian I have ever had the pleasure to work alongside. Not only does she organise and sort the library she looks after the teachers, ICT, random library objects that nobody else can find, she helps out across the school at carnivals and parent teacher nights (even volunteering to run a child care night to attract more parents to the P&C AGM. Above all else, Heather loves working with the kids and providing rich experiences for them. Go Heather!

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