NASIG Newsletter

IN MEMORIAM – ROSE ROBISCHON
NASIG MOURNS TREASURER

Rose Robischon, NASIG’s treasurer, died May 2 following a valiant battle with cancer.  Rose was serials librarian at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.  She had served as treasurer since 2005.

Following an announcement on NASIG-L, several members posted messages expressing their shock and sadness.  Some of their comments are reproduced here with their permission:

This is shocking and very sad news.  I have known Rose for many years and always enjoyed speaking with her.  She was a great believer in NASIG and will be sorely missed.  If the board has not already considered this, I would like to suggest that the 2007 conference proceedings be dedicated to Rose. — Susan Davis, University at Buffalo

I am also saddened by this news and had the same thought as Susan regarding dedicating the conference proceedings to Rose. — Karen D. Darling, Univerity of Missouri-Columbia

I whole-heartedly support the proposal that NASIG commemorate Rose’s contributions by dedicating the conference proceedings to her.  Unfortunately, I was not able to know Rose long, but I hold close to my heart those too few moments I had to speak with her at past conferences.  She was a warm, caring individual whose fortitude and character strengthened not only NASIG but also the profession of serials librarianship. — Buddy Pennington, University of Missouri-Kansas City

As the incoming NASIG treasurer I am also saddened by this news.  She made a strong contribution to the organization. — Peter Whiting, University of Southern Indiana

Indeed, Rose was always great to talk with and very dedicated.  She carried out her treasurer duties for NASIG until the end. She got back to me in February with a receipt I needed and apologized about a delay because of hospital visits.–Kay Johnson, Radford University

Having had the honor of serving on the NASIG Board while Rose was the chair of the Database & Directory Committee, I can attest to her professionalism, dedication and love of NASIG.  She was simply one of those people one could turn to when something (usually a thankless job) HAD to get done and get done correctly and quickly. — Anne McKee, GWLA

Rose joined NASIG in 1986, and attended almost every conference, where she was a familiar sight.  She was dedicated to NASIG and an active member.  Before her election as treasurer in 2005, she served on the Program Planning Committee and the Database & Directory Committee, including a two year appointment as chair of D&D.

Members are invited to add comments to this posting with their memories of Rose.