On May 17, Heather Rafter Feinstein was awarded a Master of Library and Information Science degree from San Jose State University.

Before moving to San Jose, Calif., Feinstein earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Georgia State University. She attended Effingham County High School and graduated with honors in 1999. She is the daughter of Richard and Deborah Rafter of Clyo.

As a librarian, Feinstein intends to promote information literacy and she looks forward to serving her community.