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active in development of the country's library system. Beginning her career as a social worker, she became interested in fostering libraries throughout the country. She earned a degree from the
British Library Service and founded libraries throughout the country. She worked at Pallotti High School in
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Gibson traveled the country training library personnel and developing rural libraries, helping to establish several dozen in the country. In 1976, she was appointed to Chief
Librarian for the country and maintained that position until her retirement in 1978. After retirement, Gibson returned to work
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for girls of Belize City. In 2006, she was honored, along with other Chief
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