Peer Recongition Award
Nedelina Tchangalova, Engineering and Physical Sciences Library
In recognition of your exemplary work and initiative both within the Engineering and Physical Sciences Library and in the UM Libraries as a whole. You have tirelessly and successfully promoted the Libraries' services and resources, co-founded the New Librarians Network to help guide librarians starting their careers in the UM Libraries, and creatively developed solutions for staffing and budgetary shortfalls in EPSL Reference Services. Your professionalism, dedication and leadership have set a new standard of excellence in the Libraries, and your efforts are greatly appreciated by your colleagues.
Special Projects Award
Otis Chadley, Social Sciences Team
In appreciation of your initiative in creating annotated reading lists for each of the lectures in the Provost’s Conversations on Diversity, Democracy and Higher Education series. These lists have supported both the diversity efforts and the intellectual furtherance of our faculty, staff, and students. Despite the recent increase in the number of programs per semester (now occurring roughly once per week), Mr. Chadley’s selections have been consistently inspired.
Special Projects Award
Conservation Lab Team: Dun-Yee Wong, Susan Graham, Rebecca Goldberg, Jessica Lavin, and Stephanie Schmitz
In appreciation of your dedication, collaboration and creativity in increasing the productivity and efficiency of the Conservation Lab. Working without a team leader you have increased productivity by 37% and eliminated a large backlog of materials while at the same time maintaining extremely high standards for treatments and repairs. By working together and building on one another’s strengths, you have created a work environment that has a positive impact on both library users and staff.
Special Projects Award
Humanities Team: Tim Hackman, Pat Heron, Eric Lindquist, Yelena Luckert, Alan Mattlage, Heleni Pedersoli
In appreciation of your enthusiasm and dedication to the University of Maryland Libraries. You recognized the scholarly contributions of faculty authors from the College of Arts and Humanities by launching the series Speaking of Books… Conversations with Campus Authors which required leadership, creativity, and great collaboration with the College Park campus. Your exemplary work, commitment to team building, and excellent customer relations has greatly enhanced the image of the libraries to the campus and outside communities.
