[Nfb-new-hampshire] Fw: [bardtalk] Cylke's retirement

[Ed Meskys]

does anyone know whether NH has a new talking book head? Ed Meskys
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Subject: [bardtalk] Cylke's retirement


I got this from another list.
Dear Colleagues,

I am writing with the news that Frank Kurt Cylke, longtime director of the
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), has
retired from federal service effective February 28, 2011.

Mr. Cylke was appointed to the position of NLS director in 1973. Since that
time he has led NLS in a career of committed and dedicated service to the
nation's libraries and to the blind and physically handicapped citizens of
the United States.

On March 3, 2011, NLS will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its founding
legislation. Tribute will be paid to Mr. Cylke's exceptional career and to
his leadership in accomplishing the transition from analog to digital
technology in 2009 with the launch of the Digital Talking Book program.

I am pleased to announce that Ruth Scovill will serve as acting NLS
director. Ms. Scovill will serve in this role during an interim period,
while the position of NLS director is being posted and filled permanently
through a nationwide search.

Ms. Scovill is the director of Technology Policy in Library Services at the
Library of Congress. With extensive experience in information technology,
and a knowledge and appreciation of NLS from her work in 2008 on a major
study related to the development of the Digital Talking Book system, Ms.
Scovill will work to assure a smooth transition for NLS until a permanent
director is appointed.

Special thanks to all of you for continuing your steadfast commitment to the
mission of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped.

Sincerely,
Deanna

Deanna Marcum
Associate Librarian for Library Services



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