Aug. 4, 2025

For the love of books

Mizzou Law Library director’s lifelong passion fuels a remarkable career in law and learning — an inspiring story for National Book Lovers Day. by Sara Diedrich Cindy Bassett has never been one to accept limits for herself. When she wants something, she finds a way to make it happen — a defining trait that has shaped both her personal journey and her professional role as director of the University of Missouri Law Library. As a young girl with an insatiable love for stories, Bassett grew tired of waiting for someone to read to her. So, she taught herself.