Bożena Michalska

Editor-in-Chief

Professional characteristics: I am a total optimist, however, the picture on the side does not necessarily represent it. I have been working for the university library since 1982. I graduated from the department of Polish philology of the University of Wroclaw. My original plan was to become a journalist and I have accomplished that goal in a way. I have busied myself with editing web pages in my place of work and those of EBIB.
My adventure with the Internet started in 1993 and since that time I have been employing this medium for increasing the quality of my work and other tasks. In my opinion, any decent science centre should have a network on its premises.
I hope that EBIB in time will become a lively, bouncy, democratic and professional library forum and will contribute greatly in making a positive change in Polish librarianship.
In my spare time, I volunteer my time in many professional associations. I have a big family: a husband, three great kids and two cats. We live in Torun, in close proximity of a beautiful stretch of forest. I am interested in jazz, literature, political and economical issues, I do sports - biking and swimming.

Stanisław Skórka

Graphic editor

Place of employment: Institute of Library Science, Pedagogical University in Krakow - department of scientific information (assistant professor)
mailto:skorka@wsp.krakow.pl

Professional characteristics: Graduated from the Pedagogical University of Krakow in 1995 (the department of library science). After graduation, I had a year-long stint working at one of the libraries and, since 1996, I have been working for the University teaching classes in informational technologies. I am also responsible for creating www.pages at my home department and have been maintaining the service called "The Virtual History of the Book".
I am planning on writing a doctoral thesis on the subject of data gathering and information (www.pages) in hyper-media world, as well as user behaviour.
In my private time, I try to remain active - giving instruction in ballroom dancing to kids and teenagers. What is left of my free time, I devote to my family (wife ad son).

Szymon Matuszewski

Technical editor

Professional characteristics: I graduated from the cybernetics department of the Technical Military Academy (specialised in computer systems). Immediately after graduating (the topic of my thesis was to design a computer subsystem for servicing the library) I started working at the academy library as the only computer specialist and has been working in this capacity ever since. Privately, I am the happiest father and husband, recently I have started developing some interesting ideas that keep me occupied during the little time I have left.

Barbara Szczepanska

Board secretary

Professional characteristics: I graduated from the department of library science and science information of the University of M.C.Sklodowskiej in Lublin. I obtained my post-diploma degree (ownership rights, etc.) at the Interdepartamental Institute of Inventions and Intellectual Property of the Jagiellonian University in Cracow. I also completed a year-long social communications and media studies. Between 1996 and 1999 I worked for the Department of Science Information BG AR in Lublin. From October 1999 to December 2000 I was head of the library of the law offices CMS Cameron McKenna in Warsaw.
At present, I am working for the law office of Lovells Boesbeck Droste as Library and Information Services Manager. My professional interests lie with the contemporary publishing movement with special interest directed to new media.
In my private time I love going to the movies and I follow all kinds of movie festivals very closely. I am a great enthusiast of jazz concerts. I love the "Red Tulip" and he loves me.

Anna Filipowicz

Editor

Professional characteristics: I am an art historian. I have been working for the National Library since 1984. In 1995 I obtained my post-graduate diploma in computer systems specialising in databases. Since my beginnings with the National Library I have been dealing with foreign publications (bibliographies), as well as with gathering various databases on CD-ROMs. I am very much interested in how new technologies influence the work and functioning of data-gathering departments, and how to implement the data-gathering modules in library integrated systems. I try to focus on everything that pertains to the idea of a virtual library - from links to protocols.
I my private time I like to travel, meet with people. I enjoy cooking and painting.

Anna Komperda

Editor

Professional characteristics: I graduated from the Institute of Library Science and Scientific Information of the University of Wroclaw in 1981. (specialisation - editing). Immediately after graduating I started working for the Main Library of the Wroclaw Polytechnic. Throughout the years, I have gained experience in many aspects of computer science. I have been with EBIB since its first days and I am its great enthusiast. It is my opinion that there should be no libraries without access to Internet.
Being a great fan of the Internet, I use it for researching information in all areas - education, business, medicine, etc. Since 1995, I have been actively trying to involve/interest others with Internet by conducting all kinds of courses/meetings. I have given instruction in this field to librarians, ecologists, scientists, administrative staff.
In my private time I enjoy photography, horseriding, travel. If it were not for the constant pre-occupation with work, I would have surely devoted more time to developing other interests. Luckily, my two great children cheerfully endure their mother's lack of time and are a great joy and support.

Marzena Marcinek

Editor

Professional characteristics: I am a graduate of Cracow Polytechnic. I worked for the Main Library during my studies. After my graduation I started working for the Department for Scientific Information and have been working there for the last 15 years.
In 1996 I completed my post-diploma degree at the Jagiellonian University and followed up with year-long course at the International Centre for Information Management in Torun. I translated a few publications about libraries/library science from English to Polish, I participated in a number of interesting programs involving this subject.
I consider EBIB to be a very useful and helpful source of information for librarians, and its monthly issues create a very vibrant and interesting forum for the exchange of ideas within the library environment.
In private, I am a very happy and fulfilled wife and mother of three. I do believe that all joys and hardships of the family life have timeless values offering necessary distance to other aspects of life.
I wish all readers of EBIB optimistic approach to life and lots of sense of humour with a pinch of reflexion to fleeting time.....

Aleksander Radwanski

Editor

Professional characteristics: I obtained a degree in library science and science information from the University of Wroclaw in 1989, specialised in the latter. In 1995 I completed my doctoral thesis at the Library Institute. In 1996 I started working for the Ossolinski Institute as a computer specialist. I was promoted to manager of the computer department in 1998 and have been busy implementing VTLS system, administering the local network and creating web pages. There are many interesting topics I would have liked to get involved with had it not been for the lack of time. All the time outside work I devote to my family - my wife, son and daughter.

Joanna Grzeskowiak

Chief Editor - English language version

Professional characteristics: I graduated from the department of Polish literature of the Wroclaw University in 1992. The topic of my thesis was old Polish literature. In my 5th year of studies I started working for the Ossolinski Institute at the Archives Department. In 1995-2000 I worked as a senior librarian at the department of the scientific information and exhibitions. I also have experience in the field of pedagogy - I used to teach English at the Electronics Technical College in Wroclaw. Since December of 2000 I have been working for Poland.com as editor of web pages.
A few words about myself: I do not have any special interests, I read a bit, I watch movies, I enjoy photography.

Urszula Puszkiewicz

Technical Editor - English language version

Professional characteristics: I started working for the Library in 1988, initially at the department of alphabetical processing of archives, at the same time completing schooling at the Library Institute in Bialystok. Then, I completed my degree at University of Bialystok, at the department of economics. I followed up my education with post-diploma degree in business management to solidify my experience as library and network administrator. At present, I manage over 50 computers on two networks Novell 4.11 and an integrated library system ALEPH, Alpha 200 (Digital Unix 4.0b); as well as various web pages, databases. I conduct courses for librarians as well. A few words about myself: I am a happy wife and mother of the two best guys in the world. I love driving, out-of-town excursions, good music. A few times a week I attend gymnastics classes in order to shed a few of those unnecessary pounds.

Michalina Byra

Translator

Dorota Jaglarz

Translator

Professional characteristics: four years at the department of English philology of the University of Wroclaw.
Worked as secretary for the Institute of Maxillofacial Surgery of the Medical Academy of Wroclaw. Left Poland in 1987, residing in Canada since then (Toronto, Ottawa, On., Montreal, Que., Kelowna, BC at present).
Completed some proficiency courses (English, French), trained as bilingual secretary. Worked for medical offices while in Canada, done a stint at the Senate of Canada as assistant to one of the senators. Married, no children, passions and hobbies include playing tennis, good wines, gourmet cooking and eating, literature, travel, biking and hiking.

Marek Jurowski

Chief proofreader

Professional characteristics: I graduated from the University of Wroclaw from the department of library science and scientific information in 1996. I have a degree in communications in business and management obtained from Polish-American Centre for Social Communication. After a year-long stint in teaching, I started working for Wroclaw Polytechnic, initially at the branch, later at the Main Library. I am responsible for a multi-media reading room and, since March of 1999, I have been managing for the catalogue section.
A few words about myself: Unfortunately, there is not enough time for me to do things I love. I love cinema going. My real hobby though is observing people. Also, I am interested in literature and culture of the Orient.

Bożena Grocholska

Proofreader

Professional characteristics: I graduated from the department of Polish literature at the University of Wroclaw. Then, I attended post-diploma studies in journalism at the Department of Theology of the Papal Faculty.
I tried some teaching and remember it fondly. Next stage - Wroclaw Polytechnic, then, a couple maternity leaves and trip to Sweden and France broadening my experience in cataloguing. For a good couple of years now, I have been enjoying the adventure with the radio, I run a few shows and I manage a studio. I also teach classes at the Post-Diploma Centre for Journalism.
A few words about myself: In my spare time I hike with my family (a husband and two sons) in the mountains. I have a bit of a green thumb, I like painting. I am very much interested in people and their perception of the world.

Monika Niemirowska

Proofreader

I am graduated from the Institute of Science Information and Library Science of the Jagiellonian University in Cracow (1998) and now I am preparing my PhD thesis at the same Institute. At present I am working for an Internet company Onet.pl and as "a virtual librarian" I am trying to help users in obtaining Internet information - I am an editor of the catalogue of web pages and I am also a supervisor of Onet.pl service concerning computer viruses. While studying I attended classes at the Department of Editing and Auxiliary Science and that is why I am a proof-reader in EBIB team.

A few words about myself: I enjoy travelling and cooking, I like people and their secrets.

Jadwiga Wielgut-Walczak

Proofreader

Place of employment: the library of the Institute of the Computer Science of the Jagiellonian University.

Professional characteristics: I graduated from the department of Polish literature of the Jagiellonian University in 1978. In 1992 I completed my post-diploma studies in scientific information. I have been running the library of the computer science department for some years now.

A few words about myself: I consider myself to be lucky in life. I appreciate all the good things in my life. I enjoy my happy family (a husband, a son and a daughter). We cherish our time together. I feel great attachment to the city of Cracow, but also to Wilno, my mother's hometown. After some time off, I am presently returning to working on my essay about Antoni Golubiew.