Barbara Bolko spends a lot of time exploring ways to connect students to the information they need in the academic environment. Barbara joined Granite State College as the college librarian in January 2006. She holds an M.S in Education from Southern New Hampshire University and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Rhode Island.

Barbara and her husband Tom have three sons and five grandchildren. Barbara is a partner in B&T WoodTurners, a small company specializing in historical balusters and finials. You can find Barb and Tom at area fairs demonstrating a replica of an 18th century great wheel lathe built by Tom. She designed and created the GSC ceremonial mace used at GSC graduation ceremonies.

Barbara began teaching business courses at Wells High School and was on the faculty at McIntosh College for many years. Barbara has great respect for the adult learner and a clear understanding of the important role information plays in each student’s educational experience.

What you can expect from the GSC college librarian:

• An answer to any question posted in ‘the librarian is in …’ discussion board
• Responses to questions and comments submitted through “Ask-the-Librarian”
• Suggestions on ways to find the right keywords for your search
• Suggestions for the best databases to search for this course
• Directions on how to use GSC licensed databases
• The latest information on MLA, APA, or Chicago citation style
• Information on borrowing privileges at academic libraries throughout New Hampshire
• Help on how and where to find peer-reviewed articles
• Assistance in getting the full-text of an article that only has an abstract available in the database
• Encouragement and assistance when you can find NOTHING on a topic
• Suggestions of credible, dependable web sites to use
• Techniques to use to evaluate web sites
• Improvements in library resources and services based on your suggestions and comments
• Sets up trials for new databases

If you have any further questions for Barbara, Contact the Librarian.