Expertise:
Library information; Information specialist
Major Product/SVS:
Librarian; Teacher; Information specialists
Hobbies/Sports:
Collecting high school yearbooks and dolls
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Library Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1981); Master's Degree in Library Science Education, Marshall University (1975); Bachelor of Science in Education, Concord University (1970); Diploma, Beaver High School (1957)
Affiliations Awards:
West Virginia Secondary School Association; American Library Association
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was receiving his college degree in December of 1970, which was a dream come true. Later on, he received two graduate degrees.
Charity:
Volunteer, Bluefield Regional Medical Center (1983-2010)
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his refusal to settle for his unhappiness as a non-college graduate, knowing he was too intelligent not to fulfill his ambition.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was always passionate about working with young people.
Awards/Honors:
Elite American (2012); VIP, Cambridge Who's Who (2011); Bluefield High School Historian and Archivist (2007); Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, Nineteenth Edition, Marquis Who’s Who Publication Board (1984-1985); Officer’s Court, Beaver Spring Festival (1957); Second Miler Nomination, Beaver High School (1956); Elected to Membership, The Clover Club, Bluefield, WV
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. McQuail hopes to expand his yearbook collection.