Salem Athenaeum director Jean Marie Procious stands in front of a painting of author Nathaniel Hawthorne, who was an avid reader and member of the library
(John Tlumacki/ Globe Staff)
200 years of shared knowledge
Salem Athenaeum’s model faces modern challenges
Salem Athenaeum director Jean Marie Procious stands in front of a painting of author Nathaniel Hawthorne, who was an avid reader and member of the library
(John Tlumacki/ Globe Staff)
SALEM - Jean Marie Procious brings an uncommonly personal touch to her work as a librarian. She orders books that she knows certain individuals will love, and alerts others when new titles hit the shelves. (Full article: 1036 words)
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