Kay Black

By Laura Berry

in to contribute to the maintenance and organization of the collection. The Julian W. Hill Library and Archives contains more than 1,500 volumes and periodicals relating to the global conservation of raptors—a daunting task to some, but nothing a professional like Kay can’t handle.

Her job involves data entry, preparing journals for binding, accessing books, and organizing the vast collection with the goal of creating a more user-friendly experience for the scientists and trainees who access the literature. Kay is involved in the acquisitioning of the library, including both current materials and new as they come in. She photographs and creates a record of each book, then sends them to Kutztown University for labeling. As they return, Kay determines the proper place for each in the Acopian Center’s two-floor library.

After helping around Hawk Mountain for many years, Kay says the best part of volunteering is the company: “My favorite thing would have to be the people. Volunteers, I think, generally feel appreciated, both by the visitors and the staff.”

The staff at Hawk Mountain undoubtably value Kay’s dedication and time spent maintaining one of the largest collections of raptor literature in the world.

We rely on volunteers to assist in the day-to-day happenings of the Sanctuary and would love to find a space for you on our team. If interested, contact Tammy Jandrasitz at jandrasitz@hawkmountain.org.