Grafton Library’s Wilcox earns Paralibrarian status

The Grafton Public Library staff and Board of Library Trustees congratulate Marilyn Wilcox in achieving Paralibrarian Level 1 status through the Massachusetts Library Association (MLA). The Paralibrarian Committee formally certifies paralibrarians who demonstrate breadth of knowledge in up to seven areas of expertise through points earned for education, experience, and professional activities. Because not everyone wants to (or is able to) obtain an advanced degree to further their library career, MLA encourages professional goals and career development for paraprofessional staff working in libraries.

Marilyn has worked for the Grafton Public Library for over fifteen years in the Children’s Room in positions with increasing complexity. She currently oversees Children’s Room volunteers, puts together displays, provides excellent reader’s advisory, and delivered an in-person pajama storytime, pre-Covid-19. She is also a member of the MA library Association and the Paralibrarian section, which provides a forum for networking and career development opportunities. Marilyn has a Masters in Divinity and when she is not working for the library, she serves as the Pastor at the United Church of Clinton.

For more information about the Paralibrarian program, please visit https://mla.wildapricot.org/PARAProgram