2010 I Love My Librarian Award Winners
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Congratulations to the 10 winners of this year's I Love My Librarian Award! Thank you to the 2000 library supporters who sent in nominations. Read on to learn more about this year's winners.
Nominations for the 2012 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Awards are open through September 12.
Visit atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian to nominate your librarian.
Questions? Email mhumphrey@ala.org
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Paul "The Library Guy" Clark
Used vacation time to lobby for state aid for Florida libraries. Read the nomination (PDF) |
Ellen M. Dolan
Created community partnerships to help maintain library services and hours. Read the nomination (PDF)
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Clay Today: 'Library Guy' Paul Clark humbled by national award Palm Beach Post: Capitol “Library Guy” wins national “I Love My Librarian” award The Palm Beach Post News: Lobbying 'Librarian Guy' named winner The Florida Times Union: Fleming Island librarian receives national honor St. Petersburg Times: 'Library Guy' receives national award Ocala.com: 'Library Guy' honored for his efforts The Ledger: Thanks to 'The Library Guy' |
The DailyShrewsbury.com: 'I Love My Librarian:' Dolan honored on home turf as campaign for library expansion gets new tool Shrewsbury Chronicle: Open house to laud Shrewsbury Library staff Worcester Telegram: Shrewsbury librarian to receive Carnegie award News telegram.com: Book it: Shrewsbury librarian wins national award Shrewsbury Chronicle: Dolan gets national library award The Shrewsbury Lantern: Shrewsbury librarian Ellen Dolan receives national award |
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Melissa McCollum
“Love of community is evident in everything Melissa McCollum does.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
Christina Wagner
A “tireless activist for social justice;” hosts programs to help low-income adults get an education. Read the nomination (PDF) |
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SEIU712.org: SEIU Heroes: Melissa McCollum (video) LA Now: Episode #41 (video) Dartmouth Alumni Magazine: Newsmakers Palos Verdes Library District Blog: Local librarian in the news! DailyBreeze.com: She's One for the Books |
The Capital Times: Grassroots: South Madison loves its librarian; do you love yours? The Madison Times: Chris Wagner receives"I Love My Librarian!" |
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Kelley I. McDaniel
Imagination and innovation. Read the nomination (PDF)
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Patricia J. Updike
Helps students with disabilities experience classic literature. Read the nomination (PDF) |
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The Portland Press Herald: Bill Nemitz: A pointed budget message hits the mark The Forecaster: Portland school librarian wins national award The Portland Press Herald: King Middle School librarian wins national award The Portland Press Herald: Top grade for school librarian |
Appalachian Scene: Patricia J. Updike | |
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Doug Valentine
"Everything Mr. Valentine touches becomes a priceless lesson in sharing for students and teachers alike.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
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The Dallas Morning News: Melissa librarian wins national award |
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Laura Farwell Blake
“Routinely described to prospective graduate students as being the number one reason to attend Harvard for an English Ph.D.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
Jeff Dowdy
Exceptional customer service to the college’s students and faculty. Read the nomination (PDF) |
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Harvard Gazette: Laura Falwell Blake receives national award |
BainbridgeGa.com Community News: BC librarian receives national award | |
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Stefanie Wittenbach
Built library services from the bottom up on a new university campus. Read the nomination (PDF) |
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My San Antonio: A&M-SA librarian wins national award Texas A&M San Antonio: TAMU-SA librarian wins national award |
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Clay County Library System
Shrewsbury Public Library
County of Los Angeles Public Library
Goodman South Madison Branch Library
Helen King Middle School
Webb Street School
McKillop Elementary School
Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library
Bainbridge College Library
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
