Collection Development
Deanna Spears
Manager of Collection Development
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6267
dspears@bwibooks.com
I joined BWI as a Customer Care Consultant. Since then, I have held roles as Librarian Paraprofessional, Publications Coordinator and Children’s Librarian before becoming Manager of Collection Development. I hold an MLS from the University of Kentucky.
Lori Fennel
Children’s Librarian
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6348
lfennel@bwibooks.com
Since joining BWI, I have worked as a Vendor Coordinator, Librarian Paraprofessional and Children’s Librarian. I hold a BA in English from Transylvania University and received my MLS from the University of Kentucky.
Heather Ji
Children’s Librarian
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6439
hji@bwibooks.com
I spent seven years as an Adult and YA Librarian before I came to Follett Library Resources as a Curriculum Bibliographer, making lists of recommended books for K-12 schools.
Kathryn Lynip
Librarian
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6435
klynip@bwibooks.com
In addition to being a librarian, I have taught overseas, worked in the medical field and, most recently, worked for Borders Books and Music.
Jennifer Meverden
Librarian Paraprofessional
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6440
jmeverden@bwibooks.com
Prior to joining BWI as a Paraprofessional in August 2008, I worked with many different people in a variety of settings. From caring for elderly patients in their homes to assisting guests at a vacation resort, my professional background has largely focused on customer service.
Katherine Nowak
Support Clerk
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6438
knowak@bwibooks.com
Before coming to BWI, I worked as an Inventory Supervisor for a pager company. I completed my Associate’s Degree at William Rainey Harper College.
Trisha Rigsby
A/V Specialist
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6341
trigsby@bwibooks.com
I began working for Follett Media Distribution cataloging music and videos, and custom cataloging. I transferred to BWI from the Cataloging department of Follett Library Resources.
Erin Stachowiak
A/V Specialist
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6346
estachowiak@bwibooks.com
I hold a BA in Cinema Production and was formerly a Video Product Specialist for Tower Records. I transferred to BWI from the Cataloging department of Follett Library Resources, where I specialized in A/V materials.
Kimberly Stack
Adult Librarian
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6434
kstack@bwibooks.com
I joined BWI with almost 20 years of experience with adult readers in academic, public library and bookseller settings.
Jennifer Velasquez
Librarian Paraprofessional
(800) 888-4478 ext. 6437
jvelasquez@bwibooks.com
I received a BA from Northern Illinois University. I joined the Purchasing department at Follett Library Resources and transferred to BWI Collection Development as a Librarian Paraprofessional, emphasizing in Spanish language materials.
Collection Development
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