She has held various roles, including assistant dean, chairwoman of technical services for the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, and senior catalog librarian at the University.
NORTH BALDWIN, NY, November 08, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to honor Melanie L. Freese, MA, MLS, with inclusion in Who’s Who in the World. An accomplished listee, Melanie L. Freese, MA, MLS, celebrates many years’ experience in her professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
A seasoned educator and information specialist, Ms. Freese excels as the associate professor of library services for Hofstra University. Backed by nearly 45 years of professional experience, she catalogs various materials for the curriculum materials center. Additionally, she is mentoring a younger colleague learning to catalog materials for the Music Library at Hofstra University. Throughout her career, she has become an expert in children’s literature, cataloging and classifying various materials. Similarly, Ms. Freese has authored several publications, including “Missing Links: Smart Barcodes and Inventory Analysis at Hofstra University’s Axinn Library.”
Ms. Freese’s professional journey is a testament to her dedication and expertise. She has held various roles, including assistant dean, chairwoman of technical services for the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, and senior catalog librarian at the University. Her early career was marked by similar roles at Adelphi University’s Swirbul Library, Grace Episcopal Day School, Wayside Home School for Girls, and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
An expert in her field, Ms. Freese holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education in elementary education from Hofstra University, as well as a Master of Library Science from Long Island University Post. Driven to remain abreast of changes in the field, she aligns herself with the Baldwin Civic Association, the NCLA, the American Library Association, the Woman’s Advance Club of Baldwin, the International Honor Society in Education, Beta Phi Mu, and the Nassau County Library Association.
Outside of her professional commitments, Ms. Freese is a dedicated community member, serving as a Sunday school teacher, librarian, and lector at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Her contributions to various organizations, including the Business and Professional Women of Nassau County, the Professional Women of Nassau County, and the Nassau County Library Association’s Academic and Special Libraries Division, inspire others to give back.
Ms. Freese’s professional achievements have not gone unnoticed. She has been honored multiple times, including receiving a Distinguished Service Award from St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and a Twentieth Century Award for Achievement from the International Biographical Centre. Her most cherished recognition, however, is being named Woman of the Year by the Business and Professional Women of Nassau County. Despite these accolades, Ms. Freese takes the most pride in establishing a library for the Wayside Home School for Girls in Valley Stream residents in 1993.
Though hard work and dedication have brought her far in her career, Ms. Freese credits her success to her education and steadfast work ethic. Within the coming years, she intends to continue working and teaching at her local church for as long as possible.
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