Debi Strubler, circulation clerk at Corydon, is HCPL’s March winner for Who’s Awesome! Debi was one of 17 nominations for the honor this month.
Alisa Burch, library director, nominated Debi stating, “Debi is a conscientious and hard-working employee. She bounces around the circulation department like the Energizer Bunny – always busy and looking to help others. She notifies me whenever she encounters an issue she feels needs addressed. She is friendly and engages with patrons. She is efficient and loyal. Debi is awesome!”
Debi was also nominated by Seren Lindsay, a co-worker in youth services. Seren wrote, Debi “always comes in with a positive attitude. Makes the workday much more happy and always offers a helping hand when she has the time. She truly is the definition of a person that embodies sunshine.”
Debi has been with the library for almost 12 years, joining the youth services staff in May of 2013 while still teaching at Payneville Elementary. She later transitioned to the Corydon circulation desk and serves as a substitute at the Palmyra branch or wherever she is needed.
Debi has received multiple nominations over the years. In December of 2024, Patron Service Manager Tiffany Thieneman wrote, “Debi is always friendly and helpful. She greets everybody who walks through the door! Debi is always willing to pitch in and help whenever she can. Debi is awesome!”
Palmyra employee Megan Grindle had this to say about Debi in May of 2024, “Debi is always such a joy to work with. She is so nice and welcoming to each and every patron. She helps everyone with a smile on her face and I always look forward to working with her.” JoBeth Mathes, former reference staff member , said this about Debi in March of 2024, “She’s such a helpful and kind person to work with. She makes work fun.” And in January 2024 former employee Diana Lasky stated, “Debi always goes above and beyond while serving customers. She is friendly, helpful and makes book recommendations. If there is a customer waiting at checkout and she is at the check-in desk, she will immediately come over to provide service to the person who is waiting. Thanks for being awesome, Debi!”
Each month a winner is selected by random drawing. Other staff members nominated in February include Amanda Applegate, Chelsea Arnold, Amanda Embrey, Elizabeth Esarey, Megan Grindle, Jan Kirkham,
Debbie McClanahan, Shawnda Mosson, Steven Schifcar, Joie Shepherd, Jessica Stroud, Tiffany Thieneman and Brandy Wilkerson.
Article by Alisa Burch, Director
