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Elizabeth Woodard

Media Specialist

Elizabeth Woodard has specialized in library media education since 1996. Prior to that she enjoyed a career in retail management.

Somebody has to go polish the stars,
They're looking a little bit dull.
Somebody has to go polish the stars,
For the eagles and starling and gulls
Have all been complaining they're tarnished and worn,
They say they want new ones we cannot afford.
So please get your rags
And your polishing jars,
Somebody has to go polish the stars.

~ Shel Silverstein

Elizabeth is a board member of the Norfolk Public Library Friends. She is a member of the American Library Association, the American Association of School Librarians, and the Virginia Education Media Association.

She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Fashion Design and Merchandising; a Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University; and a Master of Library and Information Science from University of South Carolina.

For her excellence in library media, Elizabeth received the Inspiration Award for Media Services from the Norfolk Public School System in 1998. Elizabeth has been able to share experiences and knowledge with many others through presentations for local and state conferences.