A Librarian’s Librarian

Annette Davis Retires

By Melissa Hill and Christine McDaniels, Librarians

With her vast experience as a school librarian in a range of school settings (and countries!), Annette inspired us to take our librarianship to the next level. Her experiences in the US, Mexico, and Japan kept the library team thinking in new and different ways about program delivery, circulation, and purchasing. From research and inquiry to book lists and a Lowell Library mission statement, Annette helped us to beef up the program and deliver 21st-century information literacy skills while still maintaining the heart of the library: a love of reading.

By encouraging enthusiastic collection development, she helped us transform our print collection. She also nudged us to take a leap and expand our digital offerings. Our students and teachers have her to thank for the top-notch e-books, databases, and other resources we have.

A librarian’s librarian, Annette loved exploring new technologies and celebrated the way they can transform learning and thinking. She also celebrated the transformative role that books can take in a child’s and family’s life. Annette introduced students and parents to books they would not have found while casually browsing—hidden treasures on the shelves!

Never one to shy away from an opportunity to collaborate, Annette’s interest in and knowledge of American history provided context for students and teachers alike.

Annette’s steadfast belief that the library should provide support beyond the printed page led her to take a leading role on the Audiobook Committee, which ultimately resulted in the purchase of Tales 2go. Now all students in Pre-Primary through 8th grade can access quality audiobooks at school and at home.

We wish Annette the best in her future endeavors, whether that means attending a DragonCon event or sitting poolside at her grandson’s swimming lesson. The Lowell Library was changed because of Annette Davis and her commitment to the school library profession.

Headliners

A Librarian’s Librarian

By Melissa Hill and Christine McDaniels, Librarians

List of 2 members.

Joan Buhrman

Diana Wensley