Anne Kramer, who has been at Northside Hospital for 35 years retires on December 23, 2024. She established the CME Department (in 1993) and grew the Medical Library to what it is today. She has been an avid member and supporter of GHSLA. We wish Anne the best and congratulate her on her retirement!
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uncement made by Emory University Associate Vice Provost and University Librarian:
Please join me in celebrating Sandra Franklin who will be retiring from Emory at the end of May 2025. Sandra has worked at Emory for just over 40 years. She served in the positions of Reference Librarian, Head of Services to the Public, Assistant Director, Associate Director, and acting director until her appointment as Library Director of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library in September 2002. Sandra has played a central role in the many changes within the WHSC Library as research, teaching and learning, and patient care have evolved. She served on numerous committees during her tenure.
Sandra’s contributions to health sciences librarianship are notable. She has been active in the Medical Library Association (MLA), the Consortium of Southern Biomedical Libraries (CONBLS), Friends of the National Library of Medicine Board of Directors, and the now defunct Atlanta Health Sciences Library Consortium, holding various offices and serving on multiple committees over the course of her career. Sandra served as President of the the Georgia Health Sciences Library Association in 1994-1995, Southern Chapter of MLA in 2004-2005, and the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) in 2019-2020. She was awarded the AAHSL Gerald J. Oppenheimer Cornerstone Award in November 2022 (individual) and November 2023 (task force).
While it is too soon to say goodbye, we can certainly congratulate Sandra on all she has accomplished and celebrate her outstanding career and contributions.
Many of us in GHSLA knew Ken Robichaux. Below is a message distributed to SC/MLA and GHSLA by Hannah Rogers, GHSLA Treasurer:
For 26 years Ken Robichaux was the Southeast Regional Sales Coordinator for Majors Scientific Books working out of Atlanta and Charleston. His customer base (many of whom became life-long friends) included health sciences librarians in hospitals and medical schools, and academic bookstores. Ken was an exhibitor and presenter at library association meetings and especially loved attending Southern Chapter regional and southeast state professional association meetings.
Ken made many visits to customers in the Atlanta hospitals and medical schools whenever he staffed the Majors Medical Bookstore located on North Avenue. In fact, Ken traveled annually to call on his customers throughout the southeast to enlighten us on the latest editions of medical books and new titles. Everyone enjoyed Ken’s stories and his sense of humor. He was always so gracious!
All our best to his wife Anne (librarian) and family.
Ken’s obituary can be viewed here.
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Colleagues,
With GHSLA deferring membership dues for the past 2 years, dues will be reinstituted in 2025. We value and appreciate your support!
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GHSLA was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our dear colleague, Jane Bridges. Jane Bridges was a well-loved colleague and friend to GHSLA members; she will be missed. Her obituary can be found here: https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/10253/Gloria-Jane-Bridges.