Day Four: Part One

Interview with Mrs. Lynn Sette

This morning I interviewed Mrs. Lynn Sette. She's the marketing face of the library. Due to the dropping numbers of students that actually visit the library, they had to find a way to make the library more appealing to students. She was inspired from her mentor who worked here for many years in what is now called the Collection Development department. She held her first job in education as a Special Education teacher and soon discovered her passion for librarianship. She says the most difficult thing about her job is the continuously changing technology, and one of the most important things about her job are that she provides practicing pediatricians and dermatologists with the proper research techniques and databases to find anything they are looking for quickly and efficiently. A few personality traits she recommends if you want to peruse the same career are that you have to be a "go-getter", have patience, and good listening skills. A few things that keep her at peace, here at the Medical library, are her co-workers and a good boss.

Afternoon with Regina and Lynn

Today I interviewed the Yale Medical Library director Mrs. Regina K. Marone. She had been working at Yale for 32 years. After high school she worked for a phone company for 5 years. Then she went to SCSU, where she majored in Library Science. As a library director she gives advice,writes reports, and works with the Yale donors. To work as a medical director you need to have a good sense of curiosity, have good communication skills and also like to work with people.



Later that afternoon I also interviewed Lynn Sette, a reference librarian. Lynn teaches classes and does marketing and liaison activities. She teaches classes to staff and students to make sure they are aware of the library resources. For marketing she organizes events, makes brochures, sends email and online invitations to the students for the events that are being held at the library. In her liaison responsibility she works with two departments: Dermatology and Pediatrics. She sents them information about new library offferings, such as new journals, books and articles that are publish in their fields.

Today I learned that creativity is sometimes required in a profession. Also, always try to make a difference in the world whenever it is possible. Lastly I learned that as a woman make sure you can take care of yourself so you do not have to depend on a man. Becoming a professional with a career can help with that.