While it sounds like a an antiquarian's prayer in the 21st century, it is true that the written word endures. Perhaps it is because of my rootless childhood living in many cities across the United States, but this appeal to written permanence has been the animating drive throughout my life. Thank you very much for visiting my website to learn more about me. Through this page I will highlight important aspects of my career as both a librarian and an historian as well as the associated positions and projects that I have worked on relating to these core roles.