library science

Like her micro-obsessions from the party world, Mary’s newfound passion for library science leaks into the rest of her life, not always to such wonderful results.

“My whole existence can’t be making sure everyone is well and I’m suffering myself,” said Grant, who began a master of library science degree program in January after closing the shop in December.

As a graduate student in theology and library science, it can be challenging to find a guy who can sustain a meaningful conversation.

The couple married in 1950, had three daughters, and spent a decade bouncing between Italy and the United States, where Ms. Barolini earned a master’s degree in library science from Columbia University.

She worked for the Queens Borough Public Library while earning her master’s degree in library science from Queens College in 1968.