Margaret Vaverek, Librarian, Texas State University, USA

Margaret Vaverek, Library, Texas State University, USA.

Q: How long have you worked in your current job?

A: I have been a Librarian at Texas State for 22 years and have worked as Faculty Outreach Librarian for the last eight years.

Q: Which fictional character would you most like to be?

A: Ebenezer Scrooge - He is great, he knows his limitations and manages, in spite of himself, to grow in wisdom and grace.

Q: What are you most afraid of?

A: Not following Scrooge's example!

Q: Name one place that you would like to go back to?

A: Lake Huron, Michigan. I spent some time there as a kid and loved to watch and listen to the water.

Q: What is the last film you watched?

A: Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn.

Q: How do you like to relax after work?

A: I enjoy watching professional football on television. I also love to listen to music, such as show tunes and big band music.

Q: Can you highlight three qualities of your institution?

A: We have wonderful faculty and staff at Texas State University. Many dedicated teachers, researchers, librarians and others who strive to make Texas State and the world beyond, a better place. I am, indeed, fortunate to work with such a great team. Over 29, 000 students are enrolled at Texas State and they come from all over the world. Being surrounded by such a diverse and talented group brings both challenge and excitement to the campus. There is always something new and different going on. Texas State fosters a wonderful environment for teaching, learning, and research. Not only do our students learn the latest research methods in their textbooks, they often observe them first-hand in their interactions with our faculty researchers.

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