[SEO-Updates] Misty Wyscarver Retirement

[Alecia Pocatko]

You will be missed!! HAPPY RETIREMENT!


Alecia

On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 11:13 AM mwyscarver--- via SEO-Updates <
seo-updates at lists.oplin.org> wrote:

> To my fellow library friends,
>
> After 35+ years of employment with the State Library of Ohio, I will be
> retiring. My last workday will be Thursday, August 31st, 2023. My first
> day of retirement will be September 1, 2023.
>
>
> *Ohio libraries are the BEST in the country and that is because of YOU. It
> has been a pleasure working with you all! *
>
>
> I first started working for the SEO Service Center in 1986. At that time,
> it was named the Southeastern Ohio Regional Library Center. I was hired as
> temporary summer help when the library began their automation project. I
> and five other local college students were hired to barcode the collection
> and add the item information to the new online catalog. I worked the next
> summer also as we didn’t finish adding all 200,000+ items to the catalog
> the previous summer.
>
>
> In October of 1987, I was hired as a part-time library assistant
> providing automation maintenance and technical support for the consortium
> libraries. One responsibility was to download the bookmobile circulation
> from floppy disks to the library catalog. Weekly I backed up the database
> on large tapes. The tapes were larger than a VHS tape. We stored a full
> copy of the database in the safe at the local bank.  The database hard
> drives at that time were so heavy, it took two men to lift them into the
> racks. They failed frequently.
>
>
> In 1989-90, I applied for a full-time position in the bookmobile
> department as a Reader’s Assistant and back up Bookmobile Driver. I met
> so many wonderful people traveling in the rural countryside. We served the
> following counties: Noble, Perry, Washington, Monroe, Harrison, Belmont,
> and occasionally filled in for the Guernsey County bookmobile. I worked
> in this position until 2000. At that time, the library reduced the staffing
> on the bookmobiles to 1 person. Moving back into the library, I worked in
> Shipping and Receiving. This area was growing because of our increased
> number of consortium libraries and our commitment to resource sharing and
> statewide delivery. I was an original “Cargo Queen.” Valeria Whetstone and
> I traveled the state staging best practices presentations for shipping
> library materials. Using our best British accents, our creative approach
> made learning about cargo fun, enjoyable, and infamous.
>
>
> Around 2001 the State Library decided to end the bookmobile service. The
> remaining drivers were moved to the Shipping and Receiving Department, and
> I was moved to Automation/Cataloging. My main focus was copy cataloging,
> catalog maintenance, and providing catalog training to consortium library
> staff. I loved getting my hands on the new materials and inhaling the
> scent of new books.
>
>
> 2010-11 the library began the process of transferring our catalog from
> the Horizon platform to another SirsiDynix product. Knowing there would
> be over 1,200 consortium staff needing training on the new product, the
> library created a position devoted to training. I moved into this role and
> took off running. I worked with SirsiDynix to train other leaders in the
> consortium to assist with migration training. We went live on the SirsiDynix
> Symphony platform in the Spring of 2012. Since then, I have continued to
> provide in-person and online training. I create and maintain training
> videos on YouTube and Niche Academy. I’ve helped maintain our online
> documentation and train new libraries joining the consortium.
>
>
> But alas, the curtain must close. I have so many memories. I’m excited to
> see the your libraries continue to stay relevant to its patrons, stay on
> course with new technology and to provide service to all Ohioans. *Your
> creativity and passion for reading, teaching and community have truly
> inspired me!* You aren't just friends, *you are family*.
>
>
> Keep making memories,
>
> Misty Wyscarver
>
>
>
>
> *Misty Wyscarver*
>
> Learning and Development Coordinator
>
>
>
> *State Library of Ohio*
>
> SEO Service Center
>
> 40780 Marietta Rd.
>
> P.O. Box 185
>
> Caldwell, OH 43724
>
>
>
> Phone: 1-877-552-4262
>
> Email: mwyscarver at library.ohio.gov
>
>
>
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Ashtabula County District Library System | 440-990-2332

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