Laura Beldavs

I worked as a graphic designer for many years before deciding to become a librarian after seeing how my son’s school librarian taught computer and library skills, using Wisconsin author Lois Ehlert’s books in a lesson. Initially, I studied to be a Media Specialist (school librarian), but switched over to Academic Librarian when we were going to move back to the Milwaukee area. I’ve worked in several academic libraries – Princeton University, UWM Special Collections, and Concordia University, before moving over to the public library. My main goal as a librarian is to connect folks with information or a good book, either through reference, instruction, or publicity! At CPL, I’m able to use all of those, which makes the job all the more interesting – not to mention all of the fun programming my coworkers think up! The library is NOT a boring place, that’s for sure!