Background
Alloway, Catherine Suyak was born on January 6, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Andrew and Irene Elizabeth (Schneider) Suyak.
(Bookmobiles have become popular again, and this anthology...)
Bookmobiles have become popular again, and this anthology―the first monograph on bookmobiles to be published in over 25 years―explains why―as well as the what, where, when, and how of successful mobile library programs. Thirty-six experienced authors share their insight and ideas in this valuable and practical guide. The book is divided into four sections: 'In Defense of Bookmobiles;' 'Mobile Services Administration;' vehicles and equipment; and services to special populations. Contributors include John Philip, Carol Hole, Russ Topping, Eric Anderson, Bernard Vavrek, and Judith and Bert Boyce. Catherine Suyak Alloway is Director of Access and Information Services, St. Louis Public Library.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0810822512/?tag=2022091-20
Alloway, Catherine Suyak was born on January 6, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Andrew and Irene Elizabeth (Schneider) Suyak.
Bachelor in General Studies with distinction, University of Michigan, 1977; Master of Library Science, University of Michigan, 1978.
Harris-Stowe College. Library Riverview (Michigan) Public Library., 1978-1979. Reformed library University Michigan, Dearborn, 1978-1979.
Cataloger development training center Indiana University, Bloomington, 1979-1980. Circulation supervisor Swain Hall Library., 1980. Adult services library Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library., 1980-1982.
Reformed library Washington University, St. Louis, 1982-1985, research and information management coordinator, 1985. Coordinator public services harris-Stowe State College, 1985-1988. Director access and information services and special projects St. Louis Public Library., 1988-1990.
Director East Shore Area Library. Dauphin County Library. System, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1990-1994.
Director Hershey (Pennsylvania) Public Library., since 1994. Presenter workshops in field.
(Bookmobiles have become popular again, and this anthology...)
Member fundraising committee Harrisburg East Senior Center Action Committee, since 1993. Member committees Leadership Harrisburg Area Alumni. Member American Association of University Women (chairman educational foundation committee 1992-1993, vice president programming 1993-1995), American Library Association (committee adult library materials 1980-1983), Pennsylvania Library.
Association (chairman South central chapter 1992-1994, chairman conference exhibits 1994), State Library. Pennsylvania (technical conference planning committee 1991-1993, advising committee long range continuing education plan 1992-1993), Special Library. Association (president St. Louis chapter 1984-1986, co-chairman program committee 1986-1988, public relations committee 1987-1989), Medical Library.
Association (co-chairman annual conference 1985).
Married Kevin Douglas Alloway, July 28, 1979. Children: Christopher, Lauren.