Dr. Amy Knapp Dr. Amy Knapp, Assistant University Librarian, University of Pittsburgh Library System (ULS), passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at her family's home in Titusville after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 46 years old. Amy was born on May 9, 1962 in Titusville, Pa., a daughter of Howard L. "Cub" Knapp III and the late Margaret Rose Knapp. A native of Titusville, Pa, Amy graduated from Titusville Area High School in 1980. Amy attended the University of Pittsburgh and received the following degrees: BA (English Literature) 1984, MA (English Literature) 1987, MLIS, 1990, and a Ph.D. in Library Science, 1999. In addition, Amy earned a Certificate of Achievement of MBA Essentials at the Katz Graduate School of Business, Center for Executive Education in 2003. Amy started her long career at the University of Pittsburgh as a student employee at the ULS as an undergraduate student in the 1980s. She was a Semester at Sea Librarian in 1990, and a Database Services Librarian from 1992-1994. In 1994, she was promoted to Coordinator of Librarian Instruction until 2002, when she was promoted and served as the Assistant University Librarian where she managed the Public Services Division and the Departmental Libraries. Along with her ULS duties, Dr. Knapp was a very popular Adjunct Professor at the School of Information Sciences where she taught the following courses: Social Sciences Resources, Information Retrieval, Government Information Resources and Library Instruction. As a result of her popularity with the students, Amy won various teaching awards and faculty recognition awards. Amy also served on various committees at the University of Pittsburgh including: New Faculty Orientation, and Parking and Governance. Most recently, Amy co-authored a book along with ULS University Librarian, Dr. Rush Miller, entitled "Beyond Survival: Managing Academic Libraries in Transition". Dr. Knapp was an active member of the American Library Association and the Association of College and Research Libraries and served on many committees. She was an expert on government documents and presented at various workshops and conferences throughout the world, including China, Italy, France, and Australia. Dr. Knapp was also very committed to her community in the Bloomfield section of the City of Pittsburgh. On various holidays, she served food at local food pantries. Amy was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Amy had a special bond with her niece and nephews. She had an adventurous spirit and was a world traveler, all of which she enjoyed sharing with her family. Amy is survived by her father and step-mother, Howard L. "Cub" Knapp III and Pamela Knapp of Titusville; two brothers, Howard L. "Cubby" Knapp IV and his wife Tammy, and Daniel E. Knapp and his wife Tina, all of Titusville; four step-brothers, Aaron Beach and his wife Teri, Shawn Beach and his wife Amy, Chad Beach, and Scott Beach and his wife Lorraine, all of Titusville; a niece, Molly Knapp; two nephews, Howie and Jacob Knapp; and several step-nieces and step-nephews. The family will receive friends at the Bethel United Methodist Church 15068 State Highway 89 Titusville, Pa. on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at which time a memorial service will be conducted with Rev. Gregory Cox, pastor of College Hill United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Titusville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the: Dr. Amy Knapp Scholarship Fund, c/o 11378 Willey Road, Titusville, PA 16354. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St. Titusville, PA 16354 is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Erie Times-News on Jun. 3, 2008.