In Memorial

With sadness, we report that Jane Whalen died Saturday, February 22, 2003.

In addition to being a good wife, mother and grandmother, Jane was also a good librarian. Several of our older members (not that we’re old, we’ve just been SLML members for a long time) have expressed kind words about her. Jane was a member of the St. Louis Medical Librarians group from the very early days of its formation in 1960. Jane retired from service as the librarian for Deaconess Hospital and School of Nursing in 1984. Over the years, Jane held a variety of positions within SLML. The most important role Jane played was as a staunch SLML member, and supporter of the organization’s activities. As a personal member or an institutional member, Jane’s goal seemed to be “let’s work together and share”- our collections and our experiences - so that we may all provide excellent library services to our users.

Several years ago, our Annual Award Luncheon was dedicated to Jane for her service and activities for the organization. Even in retirement, she kept up with SLML and was not shy about expressing her thoughts on the matter whenever the question was asked.

Her extended family and friends survive Jane. I believe we were also her friends and will remember her dearly.

The SLML Board voted to send a contribution to the Library of Rosary High School in memory of Jane. We will miss her…