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My name is Adrienne Hawthorne and I am interviewing Ms. Kathy Alexander on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022. By making this recording, we both consent to the use of our names, voices, images and likeness by the Queens Public Library, understanding that this recording will be the property of the library and will be used in connection with the promotion and marketing of the library, its programs and service. It will not be sold by the library in any way. We understand that we will not receive compensation and agree to hold the library harmless from any claims arising from use of this interview and recording. So Ms. Kathy Alexander, do you agree to the terms?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=1.0,65.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/2","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Kathy Alexander: Yes.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=65.0,67.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/3","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Adrienne Hawthorne: Excellent. Thank you. Thank you for taking time to celebrate with us. Would you like to do a birthday anniversary shout-out?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=67.0,74.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/4","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Kathy Alexander: Happy Anniversary Queens Public Library!","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=74.0,78.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/5","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Adrienne Hawthorne: Excellent. So today we'd like to hear your thoughts. How have you contributed to the work of the library?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=78.0,92.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/6","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Kathy Alexander: Well, for 28 years, I've worked with Queens Public Library. I started out with Customer Service. I meet and greeted customers, gave out library cards. Then I went to the Prep Department and I learned the ins and outs of getting material out, preparing the material, linking the material, or even paying for some of the material. And I learned that aspect of the library. And now I'm at the Customer Service again and meeting and greeting the customer pretty much, library cards, stuff like that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=92.0,128.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/7","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Adrienne Hawthorne: Excellent. Excellent. So how has Queens Public Library responded to the changing needs you have witnessed in our communities?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=128.0,142.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/8","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Kathy Alexander: Well, like I said, from 28 years here, I've been in different communities and I've seen the different communities on how they live, what they like. I've been in the Asian community. Now I'm in the Haitian community. Jewish community. And you learn the ins and outs of the different cultures and the different people.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=142.0,162.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/9","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Adrienne Hawthorne: Excellent. Can you share a story of Queens Public Library having a positive impact on someone's life?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=162.0,173.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/10","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Kathy Alexander: Well, every branch you go to you see that because teenagers come here, they're working, they're shelving books. And then you see them graduate, go to college, and some become librarians and some go on to other fields. And that's really good. To me, that's a good thing because you see people grow, using [the] library, and what they become.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=173.0,198.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/11","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Adrienne Hawthorne: Excellent. So what are your hopes for the future of Queens Public Library?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=198.0,207.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/12","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Kathy Alexander: That the library will continue to help people, to reach out to people, and be a positive thing for the community, and to continue to learn and to teach the community.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=207.0,224.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/13","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Adrienne Hawthorne: Excellent. Is there anything else you would like to share?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=224.0,231.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/14","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Kathy Alexander: I'll be retired [laughs] in two years and it's been 30 years of working with the Queens Public Library. And I have learned so much and I have met so many people in the community and the libraries, and I'd just like to thank Queens Public Library.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=231.0,246.0"},{"id":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594/transcript/68656/annotation/15","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Kathy Alexander: Shout-out. Happy Anniversary!","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://queenslibrary.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1432/collection_resources/131987/file/246594#t=246.0,249.15592"}]}]}]}