Ironically today I received news of 2 people in my life named Camila or Camilla.
My friend, colleague, and mentor Camila Alire won the ALA Presidential election and will be ALA President in 2009-2010. I campaigned for Camila actively. As I said in my endorsement for her (http://camilaalire.wordpress.com/endorse-camila/) “I have known Camila for many years and have worked with her on planning an event for JCLC in 2006. Her energy, dedication, and positive attitude are traits that I have long admired. She has that special gift of being able to listen — as well as to lead. I greatly respect all that Camila has done in the area of diversity.
When I am around Camila, I can feel the energy and caring that she transmits.”
I look forward to her presidency.
On another, sadder note, Camilla Lewis, from Brooklyn Public Library has passed away. I have no further details at present. She was a very warm, nurturing, and caring person as well as an extremely competent individual. I was lucky to know her. I am sorry though that I never tried to keep in touch with her after I left BPL.
