Mike Washburn: A librarian with little book work

Mike Washburn is responsible for the technology that makes it possible for patrons to check out books at Missouri River Regional Library in Jefferson City.
Mike Washburn is responsible for the technology that makes it possible for patrons to check out books at Missouri River Regional Library in Jefferson City.

Mike Washburn is a librarian unlike what many people consider to be a typical librarian.

That is because as the automation librarian for Missouri River Regional Library, Washburn does little hands-on work with books themselves, but more with the technology that makes it possible for patrons to check out books. He also works with the library's e-book classes and technology.