Mark L. Grover Retires

• By: admin
• On: 08/30/2013 10:18:03
• In: Member Highlights

Mark L. Grover, Latin American and African Studies Librarian at Brigham Young University, will retire August 31, 2013.  A reception will be held for him in the Harold B. Lee Library on Friday, September 13, 2013.  Mark was hired by BYU in 1973 as its Reserve Librarian.  He obtained his Ph. D. from Indiana University in 1985.  A historian by training, Mark has been very active in researching and publishing in several areas of interest throughout his career (most importantly: 1) Latin American librarianship, and, 2) the Mormon Church in Latin America), publishing over 60 articles and authoring, co-authoring or editing 5 books.  Within SALALM, Mark has researched and made presentations about the history of the organization at various conferences.  He has also conducted, recorded and transcribed oral history interviews with many of SALALM's founding mothers as well as several key figures within the organization who have helped SALALM remain a relevant organization over the years.  Mark has served in many capacities within the organization, including SALALM's President in 1996-1997.  Mark has an active interest in seeing new librarians be successful in the organization as well as in Latin American librarianship and has been a mentor for many.  He is a strong advocate of Latin American librarians traveling often within Latin America.  He has many projects he will focus on now that his writing, researching and traveling time are more his own.  Congratulations Mark!  We thank you for your contributions to our profession and wish you well.  Agora, você é realmente o chefão poderoso!