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Mary Carr, a LEED® Accredited Professional and nationally certified Sustainable Building Advisor, has over 36 years of professional experience in libraries and education.  Ms. Carr is the first librarian in the country to become a Sustainable Building Advisor and the second to become a LEED® Accredited Professional.  Her LEED® credential specializes in new construction and major renovations. 

Here are some of her professional highlights: 
Community Efforts 
Spokane Mayor Verner's Task Force on Sustainability, 2008-
Spokane Green Collar Jobs, 2008-
Spokane Beaming Bioneers Program Committee, 2008-
Spokane Limerick Society, 2008-
Shalom Ministries, Dining with Dignity, 2007-
Spokane Sister Cities Association, 2006-   ; Treasurer, 2007-2009
Spokane Central Lions Club, 2003-   ; Trustee, 2005-2008
KPBX Spokane Public Radio Board of Directors, 1990-2000; President, 1999-2000 
Selected Professional Affliations
U.S. Green Building Coucil, Cascadia Region, 2009- 
American Association of Community Colleges, Board of Directors, 2004-2007
Association of College and Research Libraries, Board of DIrectors, 2008-2011
Washington Library Association, President
Idaho Library Association, President
Experience 
Dean of Instructional Services, Spokane Community College, 1996-present
Director of Learning Resources, North Idaho College, 1989-1996
Professor/Librarian (various positions), Gonzaga University, 1974-1989

Teacher and Librarian, Gonzaga Preparatory High School, 1973-1974

Education 
LEED® Accredited Professional, 2009
Certified Green Professional (National Association of Home Builders), 2009
Nationally Certified Sustainable Building Advisor, 2008
Masters of Science in Human Resources Management, Gonzaga University, 1985
Masters of Librarianship, University of Washington, 1973
BA, Latin, University of Washington, cum laude, 1972

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It's not."

Dr. Seuss, from The Lorax


 

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