Staff Achievements

Because the library has not had an official publication for the last decade, we could not let the LSUMC community know about the achievements and honors of our staff. Therefore, we've selected a few highlights to recognize the extraordinary work effort of our staff.

Carolyn Bridgewater earned a Masters degree in Library and Information Science in 1992 and a Masters in Social Work in 1997.

Elizabeth Dean was recognized for 20 years of service to LSUMC and the library.

Pauline Fulda is a member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals at the Distinguished level. She has also served as the secretary of the South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association.

Kathryn Kerdolff is a member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals. She has served as chair of the Medical Library Association's Scholarship Jury and as the editor for the Health Sciences Library Association of Louisiana (HSLAL) Newsletter.

Jennifer Lloyd earned her Masters degree in Library and Information Science in 1995. She received the Rittenhouse award from the Medical Library Association the following year.

Ann Macomber, professor emerita, was named a Fellow of the Medical Library Association in May 1989. This honor is awarded to those individuals who have significantly contributed to the field of medical librarianship.

Mary Marix is a member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals at the Distinguished level. She has served as the chair for the Nursing and Allied Health Research Section (NAHRS) of the Medical Library Association.

Jean Rouse was awarded one of the 1998 Pfizer Excellence Awards by the LSUMC Foundation. She has been recognized for 35 years of service to the library.

Tanya Sanchez earned her Masters degree in History in August 1998.

Elizabeth Strother was awarded honorary membership into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society; only one non-dentist is inducted each year. She is also a member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals at the Distinguished level. She currently serves as the second vice-president of the Louisiana Library Association.

Wilba Swearingen is a member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals at the Distinguished level and was elected the president of the South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association.