2011 I Love My Librarian Award Winners

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Congratulations to the 10 winners of the 2011 I Love My Librarian Award! Thank you to the 1700 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
Caroline Kennedy was the keynote speaker at the I Love My Librarian Award Ceremony in New York City on December 8. Read her remarks or view a video of the awards ceremony.
Short video interviews with the winners are available on atyourlibrary.org.
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Venetia V. Demson
“Creates a safe haven for all. Read the nomination (PDF) |
Martha Ferriby
"Everyone feels welcome." Read the nomination (PDF)
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Jennifer O. Keohane
“Programs that offer the unemployed a place to learn new skills, collaborate and network.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
Dr. Rhonda Allison Rios Kravitz
A “Makes anything seem possible.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
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Jennifer U. LaGarde
“Changes the reading lives of students.” Read the nomination (PDF)
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Elizabeth “Betsy” Long
“Creates an inviting learning space.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
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Michelle Luhtala
“A true innovator.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
Saundra Ross-Forrest
“Passion for her community.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
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Rebecca Traub
“One of the most valuable resources on campus.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
Barbara K. Weaver
“Fosters community.” Read the nomination (PDF) |
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DC Public Library
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Myrtle Grove Middle School
Doby's Mill Elementary School Media Center
New Canaan High School Library
North Avondale Branch Library
Temple University Harrisburg
Ivy Tech Community College Northwest