2011 Winners
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.
Questions? Email Megan McFarlane, Campaign Coordinator, American Library Association, mmcfarlane@ala.org.
Venetia V. Demson
DC Public Library
Washington, D.C.
“Creates a safe haven for all.
Martha Ferriby
Hackley Public Library
Muskegon, Michigan
"Everyone feels welcome."
Jennifer O. Keohane
The Simsbury Public Library
Simsbury, Connecticut
“Programs that offer the unemployed a place to learn new skills, collaborate and network.”
Dr. Rhonda Allison Rios Kravitz
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, California
“Makes anything seem possible.”
Jennifer U. LaGarde
Myrtle Grove Middle School
Wilmington, North Carolina
“Changes the reading lives of students.”
Elizabeth “Betsy” Long
Doby's Mill Elementary School Media Center
Lugoff, South Carolina
“Creates an inviting learning space.”
Michelle Luhtala
New Canaan High School Library
New Canaan, Connecticut
“A true innovator.”
Saundra Ross-Forrest
North Avondale Branch Library
Birmingham, Alabama
“Passion for her community.”
Rebecca Traub
Temple University Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
“One of the most valuable resources on campus.”
Barbara K. Weaver
Ivy Tech Community College Northwest
Gary, Indiana
“Fosters community.”
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.
