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Emerald Group Publishing mourn the passing of Ilene Rockman
It is with great sadness and deep respect that Emerald Group Publishing Ltd acknowledges the passing of Dr. Ilene Rockman, information literacy champion and long-time editor of our journal, Reference Services Review (RSR). Ilene was Manager of the Information Competence Initiative for the Office of the Chancellor of the 23-campus California State University System, as well as an active speaker, author, and consultant. She had a deep passion for, and commitment to, not only RSR but the information management profession in general.
We, at Emerald, had the privilege of working with Ilene in her capacity as editor of RSR, a post she held for twenty years. In lasting tribute to her outstanding accomplishments with the journal as well as in the reference services field, the first issue of 2006 (Vol 34/1) will be dedicated to her memory. Of particular poignancy, this issue will feature her last writings for the journal.
On behalf of the entire staff at Emerald, our deepest condolences are extended to Ilene’s husband, family, friends, and colleagues. We count ourselves fortunate to have known Ilene not only as an outstanding editor, but as a kind and wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.