Libraries inspire Susan with their unlimited opportunities for personal growth.
At Gould Library, she connects people to resources they need through acquisitions and library outreach initiatives.
Susan has contributed to the campus community through membership on the Strategic Direction Community of Belonging Community Advisors group, and as SAC Co-Chair 2022-2024.
She held the role of Music Collections Curator in the Music Department 2008-2024, managing the Music Resource Center and the Ensemble Library, and also worked as Acquisitions Specialist in Gould Library 2014-2024.
At Carleton since 2008.
Susan Shirk’s mission is to create opportunities for growth, so that everyone can be free to live meaningful lives.
She lives this by connecting with individuals, learning deeply about topics, creating strategies and implementing plans to share with others, and leading group events.
Susan is a certified life coach through the Jay Shetty Certification School, offering Personal Productivity Coaching for achievers looking to do more of what matters.
She is a martial art master in the Korean sword art Haidong Gumdo. Running local classes through Northfield Community Education as well as leading seminars in greater Minnesota, Susan grows leaders through martial arts training.
Susan also plays fiddle for contradances, and is a registered yoga teacher RTY-200.
