It is with mixed emotions (mostly tragic despair) that I am writing to let you know that our dear colleague Deborah Campana will be retiring as of July 1, 2022.
Debbie has served as Head of the Oberlin College Conservatory Library since 1998, overseeing a continuous forward evolution of the libraries resources and services. She also championed and elevated special collections, bringing in important collections, particularly in the area of jazz studies. Before we were lucky enough bring Debbie to Oberlin, she held positions at Northwestern University as Music Public Services Librarian, Acting Head of the Music Library, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies (School of Music), and Lecturer in musicology. She has served on the boards of the Music Library Association (MLA), the International Association of Music Libraries-US, and the American Music Center/New Music USA. Formerly editor of the MLA Index and Bibliography Series and co-editor of the MLA Basic Manual Series, she also edited MLA’s quarterly journal, Notes. Her research on John Cage’s music, information flow, and library administration appears in articles and book chapters published by University of Chicago, Bucknell, Oxford University, and others. And speaking of hidden talents, did you know that Debbie is also an avid photographer and watercolorist?
Her retirement plans: sleeping late, drinking coffee, and practicing yoga. I’m sure you join me in wishing Debbie good luck and best wishes in this new chapter of life.
Stay tuned for retirement party plans!
