Background
Phelan, Karen Barbara was born on June 14, 1953 in Torrington, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of George Vincent and Phyllis Phelan.
Phelan, Karen Barbara was born on June 14, 1953 in Torrington, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of George Vincent and Phyllis Phelan.
Bachelor in Sociology, University of Southern California, 1975; AS with honors, Northwestern Connecticut College, 1977; Master of Science in Edition and Counseling, Center Connecticut State University, New Britain, 1985; Master of Library Science, Southern Connecticut State University, 1992.
Insurance agent, George Phelan & Company, Torrington, 1980, 81-83; insurance agent, Litchfield County Agency, Torrington, 1983-1985; residence hall director, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1986-1987; secretary, Victor Temporary Svc., Farmington, Connecticut, 1987-1988; residence hall director, Green Mountain College, Poultney, Vermont, 1988-1990; resident director, best of both worlds coordinator, Russell Sage College, Troy, New York, 1990; children's library, New York Public Library., since 1992.
Member American Library Association, Institute Women Litchfield County (vice president 1983-1985), New York Library. Association, Greater University of Southern California Alumni Association, Catholic Graduates Club Hartford (vice president 1984-1986).