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Snapshot: Marge Kudrna

I had waived to Marge in the State Library booth at the exhibition hall, and as I set down beside her before a session, we started playing that game. You know the game where you know that you know the other person, but aren’t sure precisely how. We ran through a list of state events we had both attended until finally it became clear. We met at the 2007 PLA Spring Symposium in San Jose. I had to go to California to meet this wonderful woman, but you can read about her right here:


Marge Kudrna, State Library, Youth Services Consultant
This is her first MLA library conference, but she has a long history of other conferences.

Favorite Book: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Best thing for her about a library conference: In her own words, “It gives me an opportunity to meet the person I talk to over the phone so much - just the personal contacts are wonderful.”

Ideas she is taking home with her: Marge says she has been gathering lots of ideas for the 2008 Summer Reading Program (BUGS!).  In fact we caught up at the program about Missouri Bugs.  A large part of Marge’s job includes organizing the summer reading workshops across the state that help librarians prepare for summer reading programming at their library.  So watch for those workshops to be announced and look for Marge’s smiling face!

-Elizabeth Moreau, Children’s Librarian, Kansas City Public Library

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3 Comments on “Snapshot: Marge Kudrna”

  1. Diana Very Says:
    October 5, 2007 at 10:19 am

    I’m so glad you chose to “spotlight” Marge. She is great. I miss working with her and her wonderful way to see everything and everyone in the best possible light.

  2. Marie Vallee Says:
    October 5, 2007 at 10:40 am

    Marge is the best!
    I have called her several times for information and help and she always provides it. Better yet, she sounds happy to hear from me. I enjoyed our “library” conversations.
    I know she will have great ideas for our “buggy” 2008 Summer Reading Program.

  3. Beth Snow Says:
    October 5, 2007 at 5:55 pm

    Marge rocks!
    FYI: She’s the one behind the helpful emails from the MOYAC listserv. If you haven’t met Marge, you should!

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