Gerding is a independent consultant with deep experience in the library world, seemingly having worked everywhere—the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, two state libraries, SIRSI, as well in academic and corporate libraries.

Of course we’re a little biased here, but we think some of her best work has been done as a WebJunction supporter. In addition to all the great content she has contributed to the community, Stephanie has been a trainer and coordinator for WebJunction’s Rural Libraries Sustainability and Spanish Language Outreach programs.

She even included WebJunction in the acknowledgments in her latest book, the Accidental Technology Trainer: A Library Guide:

“WebJunction—the organization, the website, the members, and everyone working there—has been very valuable to me, not only in writing this book, but as a trainer and librarian as well.”

Stephanie subscribes to the motto: “Live the Dream.” In the member spotlight, she passionately explains her method of directing her time and energies directly toward her goals. Once you accomplish that, she says, you’ll find opportunities for achieving your personal and professional goals begin appearing.

The process is certainly working for Stephanie! There’s more good stuff in the profile, so be sure to check it out.

Make sure you swing over to our latest Member Spotlight. This month we’re learning a bit about Mary Beth Sancomb-Moran, the Community Information Librarian with SELCO — a regional multi-type library consortium in Rochester, Minnesota.

Like most WebJunction members, Mary Beth has her hands full. In this case, her SELCO responsibilities have her working with 119 academic, public, special, and school libraries across S.E. Minnesota on continuing education, ILL, advocacy, grant writing, and marketing/public relations.

In the Spotlight article, Mary Beth shares a tip or two she used when starting their regional adult reading program, Hot Reads for Cold Nights, she talks about creating a homework helper program, and discusses how SELCO is using web-and-library 2.0 tools as part of their advocacy and outreach.

As you can imagine, there’s much more covered in the profile. And while you are soaking in Mary Beth, take a look at her lively blog: Impromptu Librarian. I just started digging in and found some great info. I don’t want to give away all the goods but here’s an example of her pragmatic pearls:

“So, what about this Library 2.0 stuff? Well, they’re swell new tools that can help you do your job better, that’s all. For all of the hype and occasional hysteria, all of these things are tools. Nothing more, nothing less.” -Mary Beth’s Impromptu Librarian Blog

As always, we’d love to hear your take on the Spotlight or any of our posts or features. Leave your feedback in the comments section.