Peer Recongition Award
Alice LaSota, Music/AV Cataloging
In appreciation of your dedication and committment as Acting Head of the Performing Arts Library. You provided leadership and inspiration to the PAL staff during a difficult time of transition and loss, while continuing to advance and improve the servies of the library. Under your direction, the PAL was able to make important strides in the efficient management of collections and at the same time make significant transitions in staff responsibilities. You did so with your customary reliability and good humor in a way that helped your colleagues to maintain a high standard of excellence.
Peer Recognition Award
William Scruggs, Bindery/End Processing
In appreciation of your excellent work on the Bindery End Processing Team of the Technical Services Division of the University of Maryland Libraries. You created a database uniquely suited for tracking shipments in the bindery unit which has stramlines staff workflow. Your quickly and efficiently accomplished the relabeling of items moved into the Special Collections in Performing Arts. Your conscientiousness, politeness, dependability, and outstanding work ethics have made you an invaluable member of the BEP Team
Peer Recognition Award
Warren Stephenson, Art & Architecture Libraries
In recognition of your professionalism, congeniality, and consistently strong work ethic as an Art and Architecture Libraries team member. The day-to-day work of the Art and Architecture Libraries runs efficiently because of your excellent troubleshooting techniques, customer service skills, and strong advocacy on behalf of staff and patronts.
Peer Recognition Award
Cindy Tood, Information & Research Services
In appreciation of your leadership in creating a new virtual reference staffing model at the University of Maryland Libraries. Your work with various constituencies in the UM Libraries has successfully integrated traditional reference with online service to meet user needs. You have continued to be thoughtful, responsive, and visionary throughout your work with the Digital Reference Committee, Information and Research Services Team and subject specialists in implementing the new reference chat service.
Special Projects Award
Megen Cox, User Education Services
In recognition of your exemplary work in creating the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism web site as well as the online Citation Systems and Style Manuals guides. Your conscientious creativity, attention, and dedication to the projects serves not the UM Libraries, but the broader campus community including the Academic Integrity Committee, Office of Student Conduct, and the Writing Center. Your contributions are excellent and go beyond the expectations of your job description.
Special Projects Award
Cheryl Schill, Adaptive Cataloging
In appreciation of your work on the bibliographic records of the Federal Depository Library Program. In addition to your normal work activities, your exemplary work on over 6,000 government bibliographic records has greatly enhanced not only the quality of service offered by the Government Documents Unit at College Park but has also had a profound impact on the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions. You have demonstrated true qualities of initiative and leadership. /p>
Special Projects Award (Team Award)
Suzanne Linebaugh, Elizabeth McAllister, Anne Turkos, University Archives
In appreciation of your tireless efforts devoted to the success of the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the University of Maryland. The many demands on your limited time and resources have been met with great enthusiasm and determination as you assisted the campus community in planning a variety of events for the approaching Anniversary celebration. Your excellent customer service skills have earned the respect and admiration of patrons and Libraries' colleagues, and your collective knowledge of University history is unparalled. The tremendous impact of your efforts will continue to be felt long after the celebration of this milestone has concluded.
Special Projects Award (Team Award)Rauf Ahmad, Chamisa Carson, Uche Enwesi, Abbas Hassan, Michael Kokiyelov, William Walker, LAN and User Services Team
In recognition of your exemplified excellence in customer service and effective and efficient teamwork during the planning and implementation of the Adaptive Technology Lab Upgrade, NonPrint Media Services Upgrade, and Performing Arts Library Upgrade. Your professionalism and strong work ethic significantly benefit fellow staff members and the Libraries'users.
