As part of the library's Millennium News Room initiative to improve student access to international perceptions of world and business events (see the Library Associates, Spring 2001 issue), the Wood Scholar will conduct research and perform other duties of scholarly benefit to the Georgetown University Library in the area of global business.

Ms. Wood is an investment banker, living and working principally in Asia for the past 25 years, and currently heads her own emerging market securities and financial advisory services firm, based in Singapore. "My own 23-year career in international business, where increasingly we are able to work effectively and seamlessly for clients across borders in law and banking through the use of technology and real-time media input, encouraged me to support the Library's new Scholar program, especially in this initial study area of international business and news sources," Ms. Wood said.

Library Scholars work on projects and initiatives that enhance and/or improve the collection and services offered by the Library for members of Georgetown University and beyond. The aim of the Scholars program is to sharpen the analytical, critical-thinking, and organizational skills of selected students by providing them the opportunity to carry out projects in a subject relevant to their interest.

Library staff mentors guide and educate the student Scholars, to contribute to the collections and services of the Library while gaining insight into the dynamic work of research libraries This unique partnership benefits all members of the University community and encourages excellence in all students.