Kathleen is a wonderful storyteller with a patience that has served her well as the Library Associate at Western State Hospital. On June 15, 2011 Kathleen will become the longest working member of the Institutional Library Service team. 30 years of wonderful service was celebrated with a presentation of a certificate and award by State Librarian Rand Simmons.
Representative Troy Kelley accepted an invitation to visit the Western State Hospital Library on June 7. Despite the grueling legislative session and hectic personal schedule, he made the time to meet with hospital superintendent Jess Jamieson and the library staff. State Library Branch Manager Laura Sherbo and library associate Kathleen Benoun welcomed Rep. Kelley into the Patients Library and told him about the State Library’s role in providing services to enhance the recovery and re-entry of those currently housed in…