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NYT Librarian of the Year 2006 Maria Buhl

Maria Buhl

Librarian, Guilderland Public Library

Guilderland, NY

Maria was nominated by Robert Ganz, who wrote: Guilderland Public Library is a very special place in our community. And what makes it such a special place is the kind of librarian who is unflaggingly devoted to improving people's experiences there. A librarian like Maria Buhl. Maria became the first librarian at Guilderland to receive certification as a Health Services librarian, and Guilderland's Consumer Health Information program was honored as a 2006 Program of the Year by the Upper Hudson Library System. Maria has played a vital role in that program, and has personally assisted patrons struggling to understand health issues. She has also been indispensable to Guilderland's literacy program for speakers of English as a second language -- which was also justly honored. Her honors are well-earned and ongoing, and we are please to add one more honor today.