Special Recognition Award
Arun Maheshawri, Conservation
In recognition of your exemplary performance as a Student Assistant in the Conservation Unit. Your efficiency and knowledge is evident in the large quantity of materials that you have treated, especially in the conservation and preservation of the Haleh Esfandiari and Shaul Bakhash gift collection. Your positive attitude and commitment is shown through your great initiative in taking on new projects and in your helpfulness to others. Your hard work and dedication makes you a tremendous asset to the Libraries.
Special Recognition Award
Julie Brophy, Digital Technology & Interface Services (DTIS)
In appreciation of your work as a Graduate Assistant in the Digital Technology & Interface Services (DTIS) department. You helped maintain UM Libraries IT services and created tutorials for using Research Port. Your fostering of a supportive and positive environment through offering encouragement in stressful times and your professional and instructive attitude in mentoring fellow graduate assistants have made you an invaluable asset to the UM Libraries.
Special Recognition Award
Yani Yancey, Digital Technology & Interface Services (DTIS)
In appreciation of your work as a Graduate Assistant in the Digital Technology & Interface Services (DTIS) department. You were a valuable member of the E-content team and you took on extra responsibilities maintaining behind-the-scenes functionalities such as cross-searching. Your fostering of a supportive and positive environment through offering encouragement in stressful times and your professional and instructive attitude in mentoring fellow graduate assistants have made you an invaluable asset to the UM Libraries.
Outstanding Student Assistant Award
James Hennigan, Information and Research Services
In appreciation for your work with the Information and Research Services Department in McKeldin Library over the past three and a half years. During this time, you have adapted to and thrived within a constantly evolving department, all the while maintaining a welcoming demeanor and enforcing the fundamental policies of the library. Your knowledge of the collection and your commitment to a high level of public service has made an invaluably positive impact on the faculty, staff, and patrons of McKeldin Library.
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award
Joyce Garczynski, Collection Management
In recognition of your exemplary performance as the Graduate Assistant in Collection Management and within the USMAI and Maryland Digital Libraries. Your organizational skills helped build a strong consortial electronic resources program. Your creativity, thoughtfulness, attention to details, efficiency at multi-tasking, generous mentoring of fellow GAs, and willingness to volunteer for assignments have made you a valuable member of each team on which you have served, including the Staff Affairs Committee. Your professionalism, dependability, and positive attitude have made you an outstanding asset to the Libraries.
Outstanding Library Employee Award
Jamyung Edwards, Access Services
In appreciation of your unwavering commitment to the UM Libraries and the USMAI consortia. Your tireless efforts and invaluable leadership in the Access Services Department, the numerous committees on which you have served and provided guidance, including as Chair of the Staff Affairs Committee, and the many projects you have successfully undertaken, including the implementation of a new Course Reserves System, have made you an invaluable asset to the Libraries and the USMAI community.
Outstanding Library Employee Award
Linda Sarigol, Nonprint Media Services
In appreciation of your more than 25 years of service to Nonprint Media Services, your contributions to the Library Assembly, and your dedication to the Libraries' Diversity mission. You are a self-motivated problem solver, enthusiastic volunteer, highly effective committee member, and a great mentor. Your expertise in film preservation, your leadership, creativity and dependability, and above all your open mind and kind heart make you an indispensable asset to the UM Libraries and the campus community.
