One of the more impactful books I’ve read recently is Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard. Published in 1974, Pilgrim is an account of an author who, “like the bear who went over the mountain … went out to see what [she] could see.” To me, Annie Dillard’s writing is primarily impactful in the area of attentiveness. Her observations of nature stem from a remarkable ability to pay close attention to the world around her. The attentiveness that comes through the pages is inspiring, and something that can be applied to subjects other than nature as well (although, honestly, many of us ought to apply it to the natural world itself far more often than we do).
Dillard’s writing style is delightful, comparing flooded creeks to dragons and making such quips as “Must everything whole be nibbled?” When she writes about stalking muskrats, I found myself on the edge of my seat (oddly enough) when she finally found herself within arm’s reach of one of the elusive mammals. Throughout the book, Dillard seamlessly blends observation of the natural world with philosophy and theology, to the point that the reader often doesn’t know when one started and the other began. Or perhaps the whole point is that, for Dillard, they’re not separate at all in the first place…
“I suspect that the real moral thinkers end up, wherever they may start, in botany. We know nothing for certain, but we seem to see that the world turns upon growing, grows towards growing, and growing green and clean.”
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek models to its readers how to stop and look. It illustrates how attending to Creation can yield more than just pleasure. And it shows that enjoyment itself is, nonetheless, often reason enough to listen.
Especially recommended for:
Nature lovers, lovers of good prose, those looking for a unique philosophical/theological perspective on Creation. A willingness to really sit with the text will also be handy to have in your toolkit—Dillard’s writing can be dense (which, interestingly, means the very act of reading Pilgrim trains the reader to be more attentive).
Finally, the handy guide you’ve been waiting for! Black Hole Survival Guide by Janna Levin is an engaging, entertaining, and thought-provoking read. Levin’s use of language is witty and accurate: at once no-nonsense and clever. Lia Halloran’s illustrations are the perfect tone, providing helpful visualization of the concepts discussed in the text while remaining visually striking in their own right. The ideas communicated in the Guide are huge. Due to the nature of black holes themselves, ultimately this is a book about physics, and especially quantum physics and relativity (with some paradox in there as well, for good measure). Nonetheless, this is one of the clearest and most easy to follow explanations of such brain-bending topics that I have read to date. Clocking in at only 143 (very small) pages, this is a book that could be completed in a weekend, or maybe even a day. Though you might want to slow down and process the ideas within! The combination of this Guide’s brevity (each chapter is fairly short as well) with its clarity makes it a quite exciting foray into some of the more extreme sides of physics.
Black Hole Survival Guide is accessible and will leave you with much food for thought. Pick up this book for a very readable expedition into one of the most intriguing concepts known to science.
Especially recommended for:
Readers interested in black holes, astronomy, physics, quantum mechanics, relativity, or science generally. People who enjoyed Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, and anyone wanting a bit of a brain workout in a small package!
For this month’s library staff book club meeting, we decided to take a break from what we normally do and have everyone read a book of their choice. Book club members shared the books they read and their general thoughts and feelings about it. Check out the books they read below and feel free to add any to your “To Be Read” list!
Sarah Blevins, Circulation Associate: I read The Nightingaleby Kristin Hannah. This isn’t my usual type of read, but I’m still glad I read it in an effort to branch out. I liked the dynamic between the two sisters, even though their relationship became strained in some parts of the novel. It was also interesting to read a book from the point of view of women in continental Europe during World War II. Content warning: the book does deal with a lot of heavy themes and includes some scenes of violence and assault.
Rachel Bloomingburg, Circulation Manager: I read The Tale of Despereauxby Kate DiCamillo. If you’re looking for a feel-good story, this may be the book for you. It is broken into four shorter stories within the longer story. Despereaux is smaller than the average mouse, but the size of his heart makes up the difference. He shows bravery and kindness, despite the difficulties in his life. Throughout the story, it speaks to you as the reader, and it encourages you to focus on and look for the light in your life. This was one of those books that filled me with joy and helped me remember the power of a story. There were a couple of characters that I hoped would have a few more good things happen to them, but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the book.
Esperanza Gonzalez, Director of Disability Services, Student Life: I read The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma. It’s a fiction story about 4 main characters who learn the secrets to success through good habits. The book teaches us that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things once we create a routine of building good habits and getting out of our comfort zone. Human beings embrace comfort, so getting out of the comfort zone by becoming an early riser is a good way to begin building extraordinarily good habits. “Everyone dreams of being a legend until it comes time to do the work that legends do.”
*Students, faculty, and staff can get The 5AM Club through Interlibrary Loan.
Sara Hand, Circulation Associate and Administrative Secretary: I read Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson. It’s a stand-alone young adult fantasy novel about a 16-year-old girl named Elisabeth who has grown up as an orphan in one of the Great Libraries of Austermeer. The libraries contain the tools of sorcery, such as grimoires that speak and have unique personalities. Elisabeth has been taught her whole life that sorcery is dangerous, and she should stay away from it. But when the library where she lives is attacked by a sorcerer, she must reluctantly partner with another sorcerer named Nathaniel Thorn, and his demon servant to save the other Great Libraries of Austermeer. Sorcery of Thorns is full of humor, action, and a smattering of romance. Parts of it reminded me of Harry Potter, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast.
Melissa Moore, Library Director: I read two books…
12-year-old Olive Martin has been homeschooled her whole life in Wildwood, Tennessee, which has allowed her to pursue her love of birding, writing poetry and plays, spending time with her eclectic family, and healing when needed – for Olive has osteogenesis imperfecta (aka brittle bone disease) and spends most of her time in a wheelchair. But she doesn’t want OI to define her, and she really, really wants to go to Macklemore Middle School and find her BFF. Successfully convincing her parents to let her try middle school, Olive quickly enters the ups and downs of 6th grade, makes a few friends, discovers the theater, and gets caught up in the excitement around the legend of The Hummingbird, which really becomes the center of the novel. The magical hummingbird is supposed to return to Wildwood on May Day, and those it chooses will have their wish granted if they can figure out the riddle. Humming with magic and wonder, this novel is beautiful and honest, exploring themes of friendship, self-discovery, and confronting one’s fears. Just stellar.
The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat and Joanna Cacao
Christina has started middle school (7th grade), and while she has her friend Megan to hang with at lunch and every weekend, she feels the stress of adjustment. She is aware of her father’s Thai heritage and deals with some bullying from classmates related to her ethnicity. Everyone seems to be into sports, so she and Megan decide to try out for the cheerleading squad. But what if only one of them makes the squad? Will it ruin their friendship? This heartfelt graphic novel gets everything right – new friends, social stressors, the thrill of competition, and the reality of life – while avoiding easy answers. This graphic novel is rooted in the author’s (A Wish in the Dark, All Thirteen) own experiences in Texas as a middle schooler. I am not a huge fan of graphic novels, but this one is spot on.
Rembrandt is in the Wind is a series of art history essays written by a pastor whose storytelling and thoughts on art, community, and the artistic process are extremely engaging. The publisher describes the book as “part art history, part biblical study, part philosophy, and part analysis of the human experience; but it’s all story.” I had heard a few lectures by Russ Ramsey on The Hutchmoot Podcast that were fantastic, so when I found out he was writing a whole book I knew I would want to read it. I wasn’t disappointed. Ramsey’s writing is not only great storytelling and art history, but also prompts the reader to think more deeply on the importance of beauty, the ways God works in the lives of believers, the role of community, brokenness, calling, relationships, technological innovation, and even race. The titular chapter is a good example of Ramsey’s storytelling prowess, weaving together Rembrandt’s The Storm on the Sea of Galilee, the biblical account of that storm, a Boston art museum and its founder, the story of the widow of Nain, and an unsolved art heist into a moving and thought-provoking commentary on the nature of this broken world.
Because Rembrandt is in the Wind is written as a series of roughly chronological essays, a reader could plausibly jump in with whichever chapter sounds most interesting to them (although I would certainly recommend reading the book in its entirety). The book also includes several full-color prints of the pieces being discussed, as well as helpful appendices such as “How to Visit an Art Museum” and “How to Look at a Work of Art.” As someone who has long been wanting to appreciate visual art more deeply, I enjoyed this book immensely. Perhaps you will too!
Micah Rhodes, Cataloging Associate: A Wizard of Earthseaby Ursula K. Le Guin is a familiar yet refreshing telling of a coming-of-age hero’s journey. Whereas many of these stories are set in a great conflict of good-versus-evil, A Wizard of Earthsea takes a more introspective, intimate approach. The protagonist, Ged, is a young man with a particular affinity for the magical arts. While studying to become a great wizard, he attempts to demonstrate his ability to a rival but ends up unleashing a dark entity that proceeds to pursue him. Ged must reclaim his confidence and his honor by finding a way to dispel this dark specter. His travels take him across a fantastic world of isolated islands, oceanic travel, and a defined magic system more akin to the Taoist-inspired Force in Star Wars than the whimsy of Harry Potter. I found A Wizard of Earthsea to be a thoughtful, wholesome, and quick read, suited to any age.
Amber Wessies, Instruction Librarian: I read two books…
I don’t think I have a negative thing to say about this book. The Hiding Place is the biography of Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who helped Jews during WWII. The book starts when she was a child and follows her through her experiences in concentration camps until after her release. Corrie and her sister, Betsy’s, faith is so encouraging and convicting. They trusted and praised God even in the horrible conditions. They were thankful for every little thing, including fleas, and they continually shared the gospel with the other prisoners during their time.
This book is about Lia Lee, a Hmong girl with epilepsy, and the experiences her parents had with Western medicine. The parents feel the doctors are making Lia worse by giving her too much medicine and the doctors think the parents are making her worse by not giving her the medicine as prescribed. Lia’s life is an example of cultural differences and the need to understand differences in order to be successful. Fadiman also weaves in the history of the Hmong people that is most likely not widely known.
Did you know there are a few species of water strider that live exclusively on the open ocean? What about beetles that can age backward? Buzz Sting Bite: Why We Need Insects by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson contains details about all this and much, much more.
Sverdrup-Thygeson makes a compelling case for why we need insects. Rather than hammer the human race’s dependence upon insect-kind with big picture data, Buzz Sting Bite gradually makes its case through example after example of the many ways insects are part of our lives. From antibiotics to keeping produce fresh in the supermarket, insects have more of a direct effect on your day-to-day life than you probably suspect!
Most of the big-picture perspective and application of the facts presented in Buzz Sting Bite are found in the final chapter. Because of this, the book lends itself more to a gradual read of a chapter or even just a few sections at a time. The individual stories found within are remarkable and important; taken all in one go, however, the book might feel a little disjointed.
Buzz Sting Bite is full of wonderous details about the world we inhabit and is worth picking up for even the most insect-averse and the most insect-knowledgeable. The book is full of engaging descriptions, charming illustrations, and such a plethora of subjects that you can never guess what interesting thing you will learn next.
Especially recommended for:
Anyone wanting to take a fresh look at the world we inhabit, those wishing to be amazed by Creation and better understand it, readers with an interest in ecology or entomology, people who want to be good stewards of Creation, and anyone wanting to discover why E. O. Wilson is quoted as saying “If human beings were to disappear tomorrow, the world would go on with little change… But if invertebrates were to disappear, I doubt that the human species could live more than a few months.”
Behind the circulation desk at the Logos sits a small whiteboard where library staff record interesting facts they come across. Below are a few of our favorite fun facts from the Spring 2022 semester!
Fun Fact: There are more trees on Earth than there are stars in the Milky Way. Source
Fun Fact: Tennessee has more caves than any other state. Source
Image Credit: Denlah
Fun Fact: Recently, a species of bat in Europe has been found to buzz like a hornet to avoid being eaten by owls. Source
Fun Fact: A recently described species of Millipede from Tennessee, Nannaria swiftae, is named after Taylor Swift. Source
Fun Fact: Caves in Missouri are home to more than a billion pounds of surplus cheese. Source
Fun Fact: The first “true” millipede was described in December 2021. With 1306 legs, it blows the previous record of 750 out of the water. The millipede is less than 10cm long and was discovered in Australia. Source
Image Credit: Scientific Reports
Fun Fact: In the 1990s, Alexander Abian, a math professor at Iowa State University, advocated for Moonless Earth Theory: the idea that destroying the moon with nuclear weapons would eliminate natural disasters and other inconveniences on Earth. This theory has been widely rejected. Source
Fun Fact: Paper wasps can recognize each other’s faces. Source
Fun Fact: Extreme Ironing is an extreme sport in which participants iron clothes in unlikely (or even dangerous) places, such as underwater or while skiing. Source
Image Credit: Bizzare25
Fun Fact: The world’s largest known arthropod – the fossil remains of a millipede the length of a car – was discovered in England in December 2021. Source
Thanks for joining us in this week’s Library Staff Spotlight! Today, you will meet Darius Mullin and Amber Wessies.
Darius Mullin
Library Blog: What is your job title and department? What is your location if you don’t work in the Jackson campus library?
Darius Mullin: Evening Circulation Supervisor, Circulation
LB: What are your job responsibilities?
DM: I’m ready to help you at the Library Circulation Desk in the evenings! I also help supervise and train library student workers, am part of the social media team, and work on various administrative projects for the library, such as reserves and compiling head counts.
LB: How long have you worked for Union’s library?
DM: Since November 2021 .
LB: What did you want to grow up to be when you were a child?
DM: When I was about 5, I wanted to be a dentist!
LB: What’s a fun fact about yourself or a hidden talent that you possess?
DM: I was a cave tour guide for more than 5 years!
LB: What is the last book you read?
DM: A couple books I’ve read recently are Shift Work by Bobby Rogers and William Shakespeare’s The Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First by Ian Doescher
Amber Wessies
Library Blog: What is your job title and department? What is your location if you don’t work in the Jackson campus library?
Amber Wessies: Instruction Librarian, Reference/Public Services Department, Jackson
LB: What are your job responsibilities?
AW: My main job is to help Union professors, students, and the community with research. I do this by teaching library instruction sessions and working with people one-on-one with their research projects. I am happy to answer any of your research or library questions.
LB: How long have you worked for Union’s library?
AW: Almost 3 years. I started in August of 2019.
LB: What did you want to grow up to be when you were a child?
AW: I always wanted to be a teacher. I tried it but found the library and the teaching I do here to be where God called me.
LB: What’s a fun fact about yourself or a hidden talent that you possess?
AW: I’m a military kid. I have lived in 5 states and 2 countries. One of my hidden talents is singing/saying the alphabet backwards.
Cold Skin is a murder mystery written in verse which takes place in a small town in Australia after World War I. The novel is presented from the perspective of a variety of characters in the small town. Each chapter is told from a different character’s point of view. The reader must be a detective in order to discern who could be the murderer.
What were your thoughts and feelings about the book overall?
Amber, Instruction Librarian, answered: I thought the plot was intriguing and highlighted several different societal issues like PTSD, pride, cowardice, love. It was different to read a murder mystery in verse; it made the book a quick read. I think it was also not as sinister as I was expecting.
Darius, Evening Circulation Supervisor, answered: I really enjoyed it! I thought the way that the story was told through the eyes of various characters, rather than one omniscient narrator, forces the reader to pay close attention to the character of each person in the town and reserve judgement. Since everything was skewed at least a little bit by various biases, you must pay attention to ascertain positive and negative attributes of each character. I also found the characters to be very compelling. Herrick writes for a varied cast of complex characters, interweaving their stories and giving fascinating character arcs to each. Cold Skin was hard to put down.
Melissa, Library Director, answered: I am learning to appreciate novels in verse, and this was especially enjoyable, seeing the story from different people’s perspectives. I did not get the mystery figured out ahead of time, either, which made the read fun.
Sara, Circulation Associate and Administrative Secretary, answered: I found myself enjoying the novel more than I expected to, since mystery is not my favorite genre. The characters were interesting, and I found myself invested in a few of them. I do think I might forget about the book at some point because it did not grab my attention as much as some novels do.
Did the ending surprise you? Why or why not?
Amber answered: Yes, the ending surprised me. I am not good at figuring out the murderer. I was also surprised by how the murderer is caught/discovered as well as the lasting repercussions of the discovery.
Darius answered: The plot culminates in a faceoff between two characters, and the interplay between them is really fascinating. The ending seems like the only sensible outcome, but the way it happens is so explosive. As far as the whodunit aspect of the ending, I found that when certain characters start to come to their own realizations, I couldn’t quite figure out whether they were correct or misguided. I was pretty sure of what I thought, but honestly was still guessing until everything was settled.
Melissa answered: I was surprised by the ending — who committed the crime and how they were brought to justice. I don’t know that anyone could have figured it all out ahead of time.
Sara answered: While I did not entirely figure out who the murderer was ahead of time, I began to have my suspicions about one character who did turn out to be the murderer. I began thinking the character seemed too nice, and usually that is who the murderer turns out to be in mystery novels.
The novel was written in verse. Do you think it helped or hindered the story?
Amber answered: In some ways the verse novel form helped and in others it hindered. I think it was a quick read, so that made it easier to not get bored or forget what was happening while reading the book. However, since it was in verse and told from multiple perspectives there wasn’t as much detail. The characters and scenes or town dynamics weren’t developed as much as they would be in a regular novel. Although, I think the verse novel is a unique way to write a murder mystery.
Darius answered: I think the medium is essential to the work. Not only does it allow for that aspect of short, biased glances into the thought lives of the characters, it also makes for some short phrases that really pack a punch, especially in context. Some that stood out to me are “Men walk through tragedy, quietly, / calm and precise on the outside, / tearing themselves to shreds inside” and “If you don’t look at what’s in front of you, / you get overrun from behind.”
Sara answered: If the novel was written in prose I might have felt more invested in the story, but I preferred the verse format because it made for a quick read.
Ready to feel uncomfortable? With chapter titles like “A Precise Horror” and a prologue called “A Vein Is a River” starting on the first page, Parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer is no bedtime story. The book is nothing if not informative, however, unveiling a whole new world – our world, as it turns out – that has been hiding right under the reader’s nose (sometimes literally).
Zimmer is an engaging writer on scientific topics, and he is aided by the fascinating nature of his subject matter. It is likely that many readers are not aware of the extent to which parasites infiltrate our world. It is likelier still that many more are unaware of the shocking extent to which these creatures influence the day-to-day life of not only frogs, fish, and crabs, but humans as well.
Parasite Rex will change the way you think about parasites. Zimmer highlights the incredible complexity (and maybe even beauty?) of parasitic species, the fascinating discoveries throughout the history of parasitology, and the medical relevance of important species like Trypanosoma brucei and Dracunculus. A crustacean known as the tongue louse replace fishes’ tongues with its own body and Sacculina carcini turns crabs into puppets. Parasitic wasps devour caterpillars from the inside out and young cuckoos invade the nests of other birds.
It’s possible that Zimmer’s work slightly overstates the role of parasites as he makes his point. The book’s title itself does, after all, claim that parasites not only play an important role but are indeed king. Not a fault on its own, but when Zimmer seems to stretch his definition of “parasite” when convenient to include viruses or even mammalian fetuses within their mothers, overstatement is certainly a risk.
Nonetheless, even if Parasite Rex claims rulership a little too strongly, even a less strong claim is still startling. For example, ecologists have long seen predator-prey interactions as a classic example of survival of the fittest. Recognizing, however, as Zimmer does, the role of parasites can greatly complicate things: perhaps the fittest antelope in the herd is afflicted by parasites through no fault of its own, leading to its untimely demise as a lion’s dinner. The tendrils of parasitic influence reach even the most fundamental aspects of life and death.
Especially recommended for:
Those wanting to learn more about a challenging aspect of Creation, readers with an interest in biology and ecology, those wanting to expand their knowledge of medical issues, people interested in missions (especially medical missions), and readers wanting to ponder more deeply the problem of natural evil.
The library staff book club met this week to discuss Dancing at the Pity Party: A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir by Tyler Feder. We picked a graphic novel for a change of pace and exploration of different genres. In this graphic memoir, Feder tells readers about her grief story. Feder’s mom died when she was in college; ten years later, Feder explains what it was like to lose her mother.
Our discussions wrapped around how candid Feder is about her experiences. She has us laughing on one page and brought tears to our eyes on the next. This graphic novel can be found in the library’s Family Room. Continue reading to see what we discussed and thought about Dancing at the Pity Partyby Tyler Feder.
What surprised you most about the book?
Rachel Bloomingburg, Circulation Manager, said: How candid she was about her feelings.
Amber Wessies, Instruction Librarian, said: I was surprised by Feder’s ability to be so funny, but also heartfelt. I cried at parts and laughed at parts.
Darius Mullin, Evening Circulation Supervisor, said: How remarkably well written it is! I was blown away by Feder’s ability to make me tear up on one page and then laugh out loud on the next.
If you could ask the author anything, what would it be?
Rachel answered: I would ask about her writing process and when she decided to write the book.
Amber answered: I would ask her what happened or what made her decide to publish a book about something that is so personal.
Do you think the graphic novel format helped or hindered the story telling?
Rachel answered: I think the graphic novel format added to the story for me. It helped to see how she felt and to consider better ways to be there for people who are grieving.
Amber answered: The graphic novel adds layers to the story that wouldn’t be there in a traditional novel. I think it also showed a lot more of Feder’s personality. The reader can tell she is grieving and forever changed by being the child of a dead mother. There were certain things, like charts in the book, that would not have translated well into sentences.
Darius answered: So much of the humor of the book hinged on the drawings. Often the overarching dialogue would be really heavy without Feder’s sketches, visual jokes, and little quips in the visual aspects of the graphic novel throughout. If Dancing at the Pity Party wasn’t a graphic novel, the tone of the story would be fundamentally different and, I think, take away most of the elements that make it stand out so much.
If you could give the book a new title, what would it be?
Rachel would give the title My mom died: what do I do now? or Dealing with Death 101
Amber might give the new title Dead Mom’s Society or Dead Mom’s Club
Darius shared this thought: “Honestly, I think the sort of tension presented in the title, subtitle (“A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir”), and cover illustration could not possibly be better in communicating the content and tone of the book.”
What is something you learned from reading this book?
Rachel answered: It helped me look at the grief process in a new light and to think of ways to better be there for someone when they’ve lost someone important to them.
Amber answered: This book gave me insight into the Jewish grieving process. It also reminded me of how we often don’t know how to respond to death, but Feder gave ways that people helped her during the grieving process.
Darius answered: I enjoyed the bits of info given about Jewish American culture, which is not something I’ve been very privy to and I found really cool to learn about. From a larger perspective, having such an honest deep dive into the mind and emotions of someone experiencing such a great loss is helpful context for loving and caring for friends and acquaintances who have experienced loss.
Each year in April, we celebrate National Library Week. This year’s theme is “Connect with Your Library.” Libraries are great places to study, read, or meet up with friends. Libraries also have resources and services like research help, books, online articles, internet, and technology that connect people to each other and information. We would like you to connect with some of the people who work here in the Logos. We love libraries and want to share that with you.
What do you like about the Logos and libraries?
“Libraries are useful because they make readily available any information you might want to know.” ~Stephen Mount, Systems Librarian
“I love the Logos because it is full of people – students mostly, but lots of faculty, staff, alumni, guests, visitors. The books and other materials are incredible resources, but the Logos reminds us that interactions with others about these books and other resources is the best education.” ~Dr. Dub Oliver, President of Union University
“I love reading and all the learning that happens through books and at libraries.” ~Amber Wessies, Instruction Librarian
“I like the generally quiet atmosphere. To be surrounded by shelves of books just waiting to be read makes me happy.” ~Jeannie Byrd, Technical Services Librarian
“I like libraries because they give you a chance to build community. Plus, all the books!” ~Rachel Bloomingburg, Circulation Manager
“I love the Logos because I worked in Union’s Library in the PAC for almost 25 years, wanting a beautiful space conducive for serious thought that matched the excellence of the service and collection in the old space. Now we have it!” ~ Melissa Moore, Library Director
“I like libraries because they are a storehouse of information and a place of discovery.” ~Paul Sorrell, Creative Projects Manager
“I love the way libraries foster community among those engaging in intellectual pursuits of all kinds and from many different walks of life!” ~ Darius Mullin, Evening Circulation Manager
“The books available to read!” ~Savannah Patterson, Public Services Librarian
“Libraries are important because of the many resources they offer communities, such as the information found in academic literature, access to technology, or even simply books for leisure reading. I especially appreciate the Logos for its role in providing these resources to our students and cultivating a space for study and collaboration.” ~Micah Rhodes, Cataloging Associate
“I love the quiet atmosphere that is conducive for reading good books. Bonding with another person over a shared interest in a book always thrills me too.” ~ Sara Hand, Circulation Associate and Administrative Assistant
“I have always loved books and libraries. As a child I read children’s fairy tales and Nancy Drew.” ~ Susan Kriaski, Cataloging Associate
“Libraries are such a power source of information and essential! Our library offers such a wealth of resources including our staff, our wonderful facility, and our valuable resources. We are a vital part in the education of our Union students, preparing them for their chosen career paths.” ~ Beth Lynn, Collection Development Manager
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