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8 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Samantha Kaplan <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Dr. Samantha Kaplan <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 205 Stable Road, <br /> Carrboro NC 27510 <br /> Phone: 7065369451 <br /> Email: samanthajkaplan@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2014 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 18-34 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Member: Medical Library Association <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> n/a <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I hold a Master s degree and PhD in Information and Library Science. I am a research and <br /> education librarian at the Duke University Medical Center Library&Archives. I have taught <br /> graduate-level courses in library and information science. I am also an active and passionate <br /> library patron. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> was deeply touched by the passing of Dr. Evelyn Daniel. She was a teacher, mentor, and friend <br /> of mine. Upon reading her obituary, I noticed she served on the CHPL board and resolved to try <br /> to become more involved. As a devoted patron, academic medical librarian, and Carrboro <br /> resident, I feel that I can contribute to CHPL. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I have a strong understanding of health information literacy and resources, familiarity with other <br /> library perspectives, and represent a different type of patron (digital, commuter, young <br /> professional)than what people typically consider. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 3/15/2021 Date Printed: 10/27/2021 <br />