Outstanding Employee
Anne Turkos, Archives and Manuscripts
In appreciation of your outstanding contributions to the Libraries and the University during the celebration of the 150th ananiversary of the campus. You showed remarkable and tireless leadership in assisting various campus groups in planning the celebration while serving as the indispensable resource for anyone developing special anniversary events or projects. Your exemplary dedication to these projects further enhanced the reputation of the Libraries and demonstrated the centrality of its staff in the life of the University.
Outstanding Graduate Assistant
Thomas Whittaker, Music/AV cataloging
In recognition of your exceptional cataloging of audio-visual materials and dedication to excellent work during a period of transition for the Music/AV cataloging unit. In your participation in the Henson digital project and your support of colleagues in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library and Nonprint Media Services, your professionalism, strong work ethic, and committment to the highest standard of quality have made you an invaluable member of the library community.
Outstanding Student
Abnet Tadesse, Art and Architecture Libraries
In appreciation of your outstanding work in the Art and Architecture Libraries. Your pleasant demeanor and ability to work well with customers, university staff, and faculty, combined with your quick grasp of work assignments and flexibility about work hours, duties and responsibilities, make you a joy to work with. Your intelligence and creativity are a great asset to the University of Maryland Libraries.
Peer Recognition Award
David Glenn, Monographic/Continuing Resources
In recognition of your superb leadership and committment to the success of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging Project. Under your management, the Monographs and Continuing Resources Production Team significantly increased its contributions to the pCC Project and continues to set and reach new goals. Your skilled management, positive attitude, and dedication make you an invaluable asset to the University of Maryland Libraries
Special Projects Award
David Kennedy, Information Technology
In appreciation of your work in developing and implementing the Shibboleth authentication project. Through your dedication to problem solving, you were able to create a new infrastructure that improves user access to Research Port and Find It Services. Your innovative leadership established a standard for excellence that serves users of ExLibris systems worldwide and provides a framework for future improvements.
Special Projects Award
Alla Balannik, Chemistry Library
In appreciation of your exemplary work in designing a new Circulation desk for the White Memorial Chemistry Library. Your sharp eye, careful research, and close collaboration with the designer and builder have created a comfortable, attractive, and efficient working environment. Your dedication and leadership on this project have produced a space that satisfies the needs of library users and employees.
Special Projects Award (Team Award)
LOEX Planning Committee: Margaret Cunningham, Sue Baughman, Megen Cox, Bob Garber, Diane Harvey, Jennifer Hatleberg, Travis Johnson, Judy Markowitz, Barbara Nail-Chiwetalu, Joan Stahl, Cynthia Todd, and Ashley Rogers
In recognition of your leadership and planning of the 34th Annual LOEX Conference. Through more than two years of tireless teamwork, you coordinated all aspects of this highly successful event, including negotiating a contract with the Inn and Conference Center, creating a high-quality program selected from a large number of competitive submissions, coordinating talks for two well respected keynote speakers, creating and maintaining a conference web site, and creatively managing a budget. Your exemplary efforts have enhanced the reputation of the University of Maryland Libraries among information literacy professionals worldwide.
Special Projects Award (Team Award)Nancy Drew and Friends Exhibit and Symposium: Ann Hudak, Eric Lindquist, Dun Yee-Wong, Kathleen Brown, Rebecca Mooney, Rebecca Wilson, and Doug McElrath.
In recognition of your leadership and creativity in coordinating the Nancy Drew and Friends Exhibit and Symposium in Hornbake Library in 2005. The exhibit highlighting the collection of girls' series books at the University of Maryland Libraries, attracted large numbers of visitors to the Maryland Room Gallery and the symposium drew interest from both scholars and members of the community. This exhibit will be a model of successful presentation and outreach for special collections to the scholarly community and the public for many years.
