Phyllis S. Mirsky, SECRETARY

Phyllis retired in 2005 as the UCSD Deputy University Librarian after holding a series of appointments, including service as Acting University Librarian on three occasions. Mirsky’s career as a librarian spanned 40 years, most of it spent within the University of California both at UCLA and UC San Diego. She was Head of References at the National Library of Medicine before joining the UCSD Libraries in 1981. Active professionally, Mirsky has held several leadership positions in the Medical Library Association, including service as its president in 1985. As an educator, researcher, and administrator, she has influenced scores of health sciences librarians all over the world. She was honored by the Medical Library Association by being selected as one of "MLA's 100 Most Notable." Those individuals identified for this honor were recognized for their significant contributions to MLA and the health information profession throughout MLA's 100-year history.
 
Since retirement she has served the UCSD Emeriti Association as Secretary/Treasurer and President. She currently serves as an emerita mentor to UCSD’s Chancellors Scholars, a cadre of 1st Generation students who have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.