Charlotte Mustain, who works in Serials Check-in within Technical Services, hails from Ashland, Mo. Charlotte graduated from Southern Boone County High School in Ashland and has worked for MU Libraries for 33 years.
Charlotte has a dog named Buddy, and enjoys camping and reading. In her leisure time she likes to work on genealogy and do other historical things.
Where is the coolest place she’s ever visited? The Grand Canyon and Yellowstone
Charlotte thinks Sophia Myles should play her in a movie.
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Renee A. Ratna works in Interlibrary Loan at the Health Sciences Library and has been with MU Libraries for a little over three years. She is originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Renee holds a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Library Science from MU.
Renee has two cats, Sebastian and Gracie, both adopted from Second Chance. “Actually, it was at the Thanksgiving Feast at Ellis Library two years ago that I met Sebastian (who was brought in by Second Chance). I thought he was gorgeous and had a bit of a regal air about him. It was fate that brought us together!!”
Leisure pursuits include reading, watching a little TV, shopping, and decorating, and Renee says her hobbies are antiquing, traveling, dancing, visiting museums, and movies. In a movie of her own life, Renee would like to see Sandra Bullock portray her. “I like the way she portrays some of her characters – sweet, and maybe a little quirky.”
India is the coolest place Renee has ever visited. “It was a very busy, colorful and exciting place to visit. Also, a bit mysterious. I loved the bazaars, the graciousness of the people, the spicy food (although I missed having salad – salad over there does not include lettuce, dressing or croutons!) and the colorful clothing. The custom of having tea around 3:00 pm was a daily ritual that I really enjoyed. I will never forget my visit to the Taj Mahal. It was a beautiful and ethereal sight to behold.”
In closing, Renee left us with some thoughts on modern technology: “I really do appreciate the technology we have today. I can’t imagine not having a cell phone handy at all times, or visiting the internet for directions. However, I find it sometimes a bit overwhelming to try and keep up with the constant changes. Maybe that’s why I enjoy taking a break now and then from ‘modern life’ by going to antique stores, flea markets and museums!”