Our Staff: June '05

My Name: Margie Bou-Nassif

What is my job at the library? On Mondays, I work in Circulation. I'm responsible for checking books in and checking books out to patrons, collecting fines, renewing books by phone or in person, issuing library cards to new patrons, helping patrons locate specific books and place them on hold, calling patrons to notify them that the items they had requested are in, answering general questions that patrons may have, such as: where can I find cookbooks, where do I pick up the museum passes, or where is town hall etc. I'm responsible for distributing the incoming mail, I type the labels that are placed on the spine of the books, and I sometimes help stamp and cover books.

As a Page, I help empty the book drop each morning and once everything has been checked in, I shelve the books either by the author's last name (fiction books) or using the Dewey Decimal system (non-fiction books). I basically work on the main and 2nd floors and when time permits, I help shelve in the Children's Room.

I'm also responsible for two rows of shelf reading to make sure that the books are in alphabetical order by the author's last name.

How long have I worked at the library? It's hard to believe, but its been 6 years. Sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday. (And yes, sometimes it does feel like forever).

What is my favorite part of the job? It gives me great satisfaction when I am able to help out a patron or even my co-workers no matter what the problem or situation may be. I also like the interaction with the patrons and it's nice when you see them outside of the library environment and they recognize you and say hello to you.

What do I like to read? I would have to say that fiction is my favorite type of reading, however, I do enjoy an occasional biography and have been known to read non-fiction if the subject is of interest to me.

What is my favorite book? This is very hard as I have enjoyed many books and authors, however, one book that comes to mind is "Montana Sky" by Nora Roberts. I enjoyed it so much that I have been a devoted Nora Roberts fan since then... sometimes it's hard to keep up with all her books, especially as I try to read her older material. 

What is my favorite movie? This is another tough question... I have enjoyed many movies over the years. For example: The Sound of Music was the first movie I ever saw on the big screen, Cinderella (with Lesley Ann Warren and Stuart Damon) was probably the first movie I saw on TV (love those songs) these hold special memories for me. I also loved any movie that had Elvis Presley in it especially "Viva Las Vegas".

Other than reading what do I like to do when I'm not working? I have specific TV shows that I enjoy like Jeopardy, and any of the Law and Order shows. I was devoted Who Wants To Be A Millionaire watcher and qualified a few times but never got the "call" to be a contestant.

I enjoy spending time with my family. My girls and I enjoy shopping, going to the movies and we all enjoy socializing with friends and family. We enjoy family vacations and have gone to Lebanon, St. Michael (in the Azores, Portugal), Disney World and Aruba and are looking forward to planning our next family vacation.

What is the most interesting fact about me? I would probably have to say that my household is very international. Its not unusual to have a gathering and have 3 different languages spoken at the same time.

I've also done extensive traveling with friends. I've been to Spain, Portugal, Morocco (where my cousin-in-law was ready to exchange me for 100 camels) and I also did a 1 week bus tour of 10 countries where I spent my Birthday having breakfast in Holland, lunch in Belgium and dinner in Paris. I've also done tropical islands such as Curacao, St. Thomas and Puerto Rico.