Background
O'Brien, Marlys Carol Howe was born on December 10, 1937 in St. Paul. Daughter of James Melvin and Emma Linda (Luthi) Howe.
O'Brien, Marlys Carol Howe was born on December 10, 1937 in St. Paul. Daughter of James Melvin and Emma Linda (Luthi) Howe.
Certified, University Oslo, Norway, 1958. Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1960. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1963.
Library assistant, St. Paul Public Library., 1954-1963;
public library consultant, Minnesota Office of Library. Development and Svc., St. Paul, 1963-1965;
librarian, Cass County Library., Pine River, Minnesota, 1965-1969;
director, Kitchigami Regional Library., Pine River, Minnesota, since 1969. Board directors Minnesota Library.
Foundation, St. Paul, 1983-1986.
Member American Library Association (public library association community information section, president 1994), Minnesota Library. Association (councilor Minnesota chapter 1974-1978, president 1982-1983, Certified of Merit award 1967, 91).
Married Gerald Thomas O'Brien, March 29, 1970 (deceased August 1993). Stepchildren: Michael, David, Joseph, Kristine, Patrick, Colleen.