Distance learning is viable option

Elizabeth on her very own shelf at my schoolwork desk.

After an interval of 15 years, I have returned to school. I am enrolled in distance-learning courses through Cuesta College.

Library training offers chance at new career

I have relied upon libraries my entire life, beginning with the Napa County branch library in my hometown of Calistoga. My mother arranged for my first library card and brought me at least once every week to my local library.

LIBT 101: Orientation in San Luis Obispo

We drove late Friday afternoon to San Luis Obispo, about five hours south of Middletown. I had an orientation to attend for LIBT 101, Introduction to Library Services, on Saturday. It was pretty informative and now I have weekly assignments to complete. I think the course will be interesting.

Tenacious Talkers: Select Distinguished Award

Left to right: Cynthia Parkhill and Jeff Shute

By guest writer Sharon Shute

FINLEY – Toastmasters International awarded Club No. 8731 — Tenacious Talkers, the Select Distinguished Award for 2009 – 2010. Jeff Shute, Division – G, Governor, presented the ribbon to Cynthia Parkhill, President of Tenacious Talkers.

Enrolled in Cuesta College for library and information certification

Fifteen years after earning her BA in English from Sonoma State University, Cynthia Parkhill has re-entered the community college system. Drawing upon her lifelong reliance upon and support of libraries, Cynthia is pursuing certification in Library and Information Technology.