Ellie Tucker-Brown, reference library assistant, is HCPL’s May winner for Who’s Awesome! Ellie was one of the 10 nominations for the honor this month.
Debbie Strubler, a circulation clerk at the Main Branch, nominated Ellie stating, “Ellie leads the Print to Picture book club each month. She comes well prepared, and the discussion is always lively and informative. I appreciate Ellie’s effort in conducting such an inviting book club at the library.”
Ellie joined HCPL’s reference staff at Main on January 2, 2024. As a reference library assistant she helps patrons with research, finding materials, computers and interlibrary loans. In March, Ellie began leading a new HCPL book club, From Print to Picture, in which participants discuss books that have been made into movies.
Ellie was nominated for Who’s Awesome several times in 2024. In March of 2024, JoBeth Mathes, a former HCPL staff member, nominated Ellie writing, “She’s always such a kind, compassionate and caring person to not only her coworkers but also patrons. She’s always happy to help others and a pleasure to work with.”
In February of 2024, Ellie received two nominations. Debbie McClanahan, Main lead circ associate, said, “Ellie is so cheerful and kind to everyone around her! She is so nice to be around. Always has a smile!” And former colleague Liz Dennis said this of Ellie, “She ensured several patrons got what they needed. They had unique requests and she had the answers. Ellie is an awesome coworker. She is friendly and helpful without prompt. Thank you Ellie!”
Each month a winner is selected by random drawing. Other staff members nominated in April include Amanda Applegate, Amanda Embrey, Shawnda Mosson, Bob Ohlrich, Julia Phipps, Pat Schwartz, Leo Stiner, Tiffany Thieneman, and Coby Young.
Article by Alisa Burch, Director
