Top Aberdare Librarian Retires
March 5, 2008
Principal Librarian Norma Jones based at Aberdare Library has vowed to catch up on her reading after retiring from the job after 42 happy years.
Staff at Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s Libraries and Museum Service gave their favourite colleague a magical send-off in a special retirement party this week.
Gill Evans, Head of Libraries and Museums said: “Norma’s warmth and keen sense of humour made her a firm favourite with staff and users alike and her enthusiasm and commitment enabled the Library Service to deliver a wide range of special projects in addition to day to day normal services.
“As a published poet herself, she was responsible for producing the hugely popular library poetry anthologies, while her musical interests also led to the creation of the recently published brass band music catalogue. Life at Aberdare Library just won’t be the same without her!”
The Ferndale-born mother said: “At the moment it feels as if I’m on holidays and it hasn’t quite sunk in that I’ve actually retired.
“I have no firm plans as yet, but will probably have more time on my hands to enjoy a good read! But I will certainly miss my friends at the Library Service, they really are excellent members of staff and I wish them all the very best.”
Add to favourites