Get to Know Laurie Petri - Collection Development Librarian
Q: Can you tell us a little about your background and
what brought you to our library?
A: I’ve been involved with libraries since I was in third grade—shelving books.
I came to UWSP after many years at UW Colleges, and I feel like this new
position is the perfect fit for my interests and experience.
Q: Where is your hometown?
A: I’m from Footville, WI, a quaint little town with a population of about 750,
located near Janesville. It’s about a 30-minute drive from Illinois.
Q: What’s one thing you’re looking forward to learning or
achieving in your new position?
A: I love hearing from students about their passions and research topics. It
really expands my knowledge. I hope to provide them with the books they need
for their assignments and maybe recommend a few hidden gems along the way.
Q: How do you envision contributing to our library’s
mission and community?
A: I’m a huge proponent of diverse voices and viewpoints. Everyone should be
able to see themselves represented in our collections. I also believe in the
importance of lifelong learning, welcoming everyone from self-educators to
older generations.
Q: What’s a fun fact about the library or its collection
that you’ve discovered since starting?
A: I love the wide range of resources we offer. There’s something for every
interest, whether you’re a student, researcher, or community member.
Q: What’s one interesting fact about you that might
surprise people?
A: I’m a horror fan! From books to movies, graphic novels to video games, I
love it all.
Q: How do you like to spend your free time outside of
work?
A: I enjoy reading, gardening, and spending time with friends and family.
Q: What’s a skill or hobby you have that you think people
might not expect?
A: I love creating art whenever I can.
Q: If you were a book, what genre would you be and why?
A: I’d be a thriller! I love excitement and the detective work involved in
solving mysteries—definitely parallels to librarianship.
Q: If you had a superpower that could be useful in the
library, what would it be?
A: That’s a tough one! I think I’d choose either omnilingual or a photographic
memory. Both would be useful skills to have.
Q: Do you have any favorite local restaurants or hidden
gems that you’d recommend?
A: I recently enjoyed Brokogi with my family and topped it off with dessert at
King Cone. Of course, you can’t go wrong with the classic Stevens Point
tradition—Belts’ ice cream!
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