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<div>It's a sad day for libraries. I'm sorry to hear this, directly on the heels of the news of Nicolette's passing as well. We're fortunate to have such a supportive community.
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<div>Britney
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Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
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This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!" - The
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From: Cathleen A Russ via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
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To: "'Michlib-l@mcls.org'" <Michlib-l@mcls.org>
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Sent: Wed, 15 May 2019 14:30:19 +0000
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Subject: [Michlib-l] Meaghan Battle
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<br />> With great sadness, I must announce that Meaghan Battle, head of Youth
Services, passed away over the weekend. Her family is planning a memorial
service for July, but I do not have a date
yet.
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<br />> Meaghan was head of Youth Services for Troy Public Library for over 7
years, and was nationally known for her creative, inclusive approach to
children’s services, including collections, programs and other services.
She was constantly
seeking
ways to remove barriers to access for all ages and believed very strongly that
the library was for everyone. Meaghan’s dynamic, positive and humorous
personality made her a shining light in Youth Services. She will be so very much
missed by all of
us.
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<br />> Before coming to Troy, Meaghan spent many years working at the
Farmington Community Library and was integral to the redesign of their Youth
Services area. She also worked at the Ann Arbor District Library. She was on
ALA’s Newbery
Committee,
and was active in Youth Services’ groups in the ALA, MLA, and more.
Services to children were her passion, and she would always say that children
were her favorite humans on
earth.
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<br />> Please keep the staff of the Troy Public Library—especially
Meaghan’s staff, the Youth Services team—in your thoughts this week.
Thank
you.
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<br />> Cathy
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