#4 Complete with Exciting Lego Action!

Who you are: Beth Gallaway, gamer librarian
What you do: Library Trainer/Consultant
Where you do it: Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System

LTC: What is one thing you wish more people knew about libraries and what they do?

Beth: We are not just about books, and literacy comes in many different forms.

LTC: What's on your MP3/CD player right now?

Beth: Mugglecast episode 14; Wicked soundtrack; Gavin DeGraw: Chariot

LTC: What book(s) are you reading at the moment?

Beth: Freakanomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stpehen J. Dubner; Teen Vogue; a bunch of new Orca Soundings titles to review

LTC: Do you have any weird library incidents to report?

Beth: Heh, why do you think I no longer work in public service? ;) Just kidding. I do miss the teens, and the books. Memorable Moment: the mayor pink-slipped the entire staff (except the custodian and director) in a budget crisis. Apparently, they were supposed to keep the 3 story building open 63 hours a week... patrons rallied, and the library only sustained a 30% cut. Fighting for my job was surreal, but a gerat advocacy experience.

LTC: Are you a cat person or dog person?

Beth: I am allergic to cats but have a calico, a siamese, and a Turkish van cat, which means I have cat hair to contrast with all
of my clothing, no matter what I wear.


Cats are winning aren't they? I'm sure we'll come across some librarians who love dogs. I mean, we're well on our way to breaking all sorts of old stereotypes!

--Amy