Delia Mary Near

Background

Near, Delia Mary was born on September 26, 1953 in Orange, California, United States. Daughter of Benjamin Alfred and Carolyn Elizabeth Johnson.

Education

Bachelor in History, University California, Riverside, 1975. Master of Library Science, University California, Berkeley, 1976.

Career

Library. Yorba Linda District Library., California, 1976—1978. Technical services library Merced County Library., 1978—1993. Reference library Merced College, since 1994.

Achievements

• Delia Mary Near has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Troop leader Muir Trail Girl Scout Council, Merced, 1991—2002. Chair CROP Walk Merced, 2005—2008. Executive committee member Catch, United Methodist Church Merced, since 2001.

Member former secretary Wesley Foundation, since 2003. Member of American Association of University Women (president 1985-1986).

Interests

• Travel, reading.

Connections

Married Guy David Near, October 21, 1978. Children: Hilary Robin, Carrie Wells.

Father:

Benjamin Alfred

Mother:

Carolyn Elizabeth Johnson

Spouse:

Guy David Near

child:

Hilary Robin Near

child:

Carrie Wells Near