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Alix Woznick is the Library Media Specialist for the Briscoe Middle School in Beverly. She started in December, replacing Ann McGrath, who retired after 20 years.

Brian Courtemanche is the new Director of Endicott College. He replaces John Beauregard, who has retired, but will continue to be the Archivist at Gordon College.
The Nevins Memorial Library, Methuen, is pleased to welcome Brian Wheeler. Brian, who comes to Nevins from the Rye Public Library in New Hampshire, is currently working on his MLS degree at the University of Rhode Island. Brian joins the staff as a full-time Reference Librarian. He brings with him an extensive background in the technology field.
George Peterson is the new Librarian (and correctional officer) at the Essex County Correctional Facility, in Middleton. The previous Librarian Maureen Maney is the LMS at Lafayette Elementary School in Everett.
The Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education, the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and the Newburyport Public Library have partnered to offer the first Newburyport Literary Festival on April 28and 29. It will feature panels and readings by noted authors, including young adult writer Lois Lowry, novelists Andre Dubus and Richard Russo, crime writers Tess Gerritsen and Keith Ablow and poet X.J. Kennedy. Financial support for the festival has been provided by three local banks. As a lead-in to the festival, the Newburyport Public Library is sponsoring the "Three Rs at the Newburyport Public Library - Read Richard Russo". Participating readers and/or audio listeners will have an opportunity to then attend two events at the Literary Festival where the award-winning author will be present. The library will be the host facility for the Festival and will showcase the Pow Wow River Poets and XJ Kennedy on the day of the Festival. With the exception of a Friday evening gala all events are free and open to the public. For more information and a preliminary schedule of events, visit www.newburyportliteraryfestival.org.
Kristina Young is the Library Media Specialist for Wood End Elementary School in Reading.
Joan Cox is welcomed back at the Salisbury Public Library as Children's Librarian.
Nora Clooney is the Library Media Specialist for Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford.
The Friends of the Winthrop Public Library & Museum have opened a bookstore in the library building called "Bookends." The Friends accept donations and occasional discards from the library to stock their bookstore which keeps nearly 1500 titles, mostly books, some magazines and quite a few encyclopedias. Hard copy for a buck, 25-50 cents for a paperback and discounted prices for the encyclopedia sets. Open for only a few months, this has been a substantial success for the friends. This was a good option to the old-fashioned lawn-book sale.