[Michlib-l] Sad News

[Jill Morey]

The Ypsilanti District Library community mourns the passing of beloved librarian and co-worker, Miriam (Mimi) Chapman. In her 33 years of service at the Library, Mimi served as an Adult Services Librarian, Branch Manager, Interim Director, and Head of Acquisitions. She also managed YDL's Michigan/Ypsilanti Heritage Room.  Mimi helped usher the library from the card catalog to the internet era. She was present for the arrival of three new bookmobiles, the opening of four new library locations, and the introduction of public internet computers. Her dedicated cataloging work made library resources searchable for our community.



The library was an important place in Mimi's life and she considered it in many ways a second home. As Head of Acquisitions, she made connections with staff at libraries throughout Michigan. Her professional demeanor and unflappable attitude made her known far and wide. She will be deeply missed.



A memorial celebration of Mimi's life will be held on Sunday, November 17 at 2 pm at the Ypsilanti District Library (located at 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI).



Click here<http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/annarbor/obituary.aspx?n=miriam-chapman&pid=167649694&fhid=5988> to read Mimi's obituary.


Jill Morey, Library Director
Ypsilanti District Library
5577 Whittaker Road
Ypsilanti, MI  48197

(734) 482-4110  x1300 (telephone)
(734) 482-0047 (fax)
morey at ypsilibrary.org<mailto:morey at ypsilibrary.org>

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