ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries 140 / C&RL News ■ M arch 2004 C o l l e g e & R e s e a r c h L i b r a r i e s s ewn ACRL honors the 2004 award winners A recognition of professional achievement by M egan Bielefeld ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries winners announced The winners of the 2004 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award are the Richland College Library, the Van W ylen Library at H ope College, an d the University o f W ashington Libraries. S ponsored by ACRL and Blackwell’s Book Services, the award recognizes the staff o f a college, university, an d com m un ity college li­ brary for program s that deliver exem plary ser­ vices a n d resources to further the educational m ission o f th e institu­ tion. “Receiving an Excel­ le n c e in A cadem ic Li­ b raries A w ard is a n a ­ tional tribute to a library a n d its staff for the out­ standing services, p ro ­ Staff o f the Richland College Library. gram s, a n d leadership they provide to their students, administrators, fac ulty, an d com m unity,” said Mary Ellen K. Davis, ACRL executive director. R ic h la n d College L ib ra ry Richland College Library, w inner o f the com m u­ nity college category, w as recognized for its out­ standing information literacy program, an d for the efforts o f its staff to m e e t th e diverse n e e d s of individual library users. “L ocated in Dallas County, Texas, R ichland College Library has done a superb job o f fulfilling its mission to ‘connect learners w ith know ledge.’ Library personnel w orking together demonstrate technological leadership, while em phasizing the n eed s of each individual library user, ” said Mary Reichel, ch air o f th e 2004 E xcellence in Aca­ dem ic Libraries Selection Committee. “T he information literacy program is a m odel program w ith multifaceted com ponents including an Information Literacy Certificate Program and a program geared to col­ lege faculty, staff, and ad­ ministrators,” said Reichel. “Richland College Library is truly outstanding.” “Supporting student success by connecting stu d en ts w ith k n o w l­ edge is the library’s mis­ sion. To be affirmed in o u r e ff o rts b y th is a w a rd is truly gratify­ in g ,” said C arole Jo h n s o n , library d irecto r at Richland College. H o p e College’s Van Wylen L ib ra ry H ope College’s Van Wylen Library, w inner o f the college category, em phasized the success o f inno­ vative library program s an d their d edication to productively support both students an d faculty. “In support o f H ope College's commitment to excellence in learning an d teaching, the Library is dedicated to being a vibrant center of intellectual and cultural life an d playing a significant educa- About the author Megan Bielefeld is ACRL program coordinator, e-mail: mbielefeld@ala.org mailto:mbielefeld@ala.org C&RL News ■ March 2004 / 141 Kirk named Academic/Research Librarian of the Year Tom Kirk, library director and coordinator o f inform ation services at the Lilly Library o f Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, is th e 2004 ACRL A cadem ic/R esearch Li­ brarian o f the Year. The award, sponsored by YBP Library Services, recognizes an out­ standing m em ber o f the library profession w ho has made a significant national or inter­ national contribution to academic/research librarian-ship and library development. “Tom Kirk’s leadership and guidance in information literacy, both on his campus and nationally, has b ee n transform ative,” said award committee chair Su­ san K. N utter. “He has been a model for many aca­ demic librarians in the area of information literacy, its role in h ig h er education, and its importance in learn­ ing outcomes. Tom’s gener­ osity of time and spirit have ea rn ed him th e ap p recia­ tion, respect, and admiration of many of his colleagues.” “It is a terrific ho n o r to b e reco g n ized by profes­ sional colleagues for contri­ butions in the field,” said Tom K irk , lib ra ry d ire c to r and c o o rd in a to r o f in fo rm a tio n services at Earlham College. Kirk. “I take this aw ard as recognition of the value we place in mentoring, the role of academic libraries in teaching and learn­ ing, an d w orking collaboratively through professional associations. Winning such an award has given me pause to think of work­ ing with colleagues over the past 35 years. I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had to work with others in the profession. I have learned much from them.” Kirk has played a major role in promoting information literacy in academic and research libraries. His work on the ACRL Committee on Bibliographic Instruction (1971-77) was instru mental in creating the Instruction Section. He is a founding m ember of the ACRL Institute for Information Literacy, and was honored with the 1984 Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award. The Earlham College libraries received the 2001 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award in the college category. He has lectured and written extensively on best practices in in­ formation literacy. Since 1970, he has served on more than 35 ALA and ACRL committees and was ACRL President (1993-94). In ad d itio n to his w o rk w ith ALA an d ACRL, Kirk has raised the Lilly Library’s role at Earlham College to a new level by assem­ bling a team o f staff, from th e library and both the Instructional Technology and Media (ITAM) and Computing Services departments, to design an information service orientation for n ew students. Earlham students n ow attend these sessions to learn about the campus information system, e-mail system, and the per­ sonal space available on the college’s central servers. His long history as a li­ brary consultant reflects the high respect he has earned among academic librarians, higher education administra­ tors, and officials. The Ken­ tucky Library Association awarded Kirk the 1991 Aca­ demic Librarian of the Year Award. Kirk receiv ed his B.A. from Earlham College in 1965 and earned his M.A. from Indiana Uni­ versity in 1969. His career at Earlham Col­ lege spans 25 years, during which he has served as library director and coordinator of infor­ mation services since 2001, as college librar­ ian (1994-2001), an d as a science librarian (1965-79). While working at Berea College, Kirk serv e d as a college librarian (1980-94), associate professor of library science (1980- 88), and professor of library science (1988- 94). Prior to that, he was the acting librarian and learning center director at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (1979-80). Kirk will receive a $3,000 aw ard an d a plaque at a ceremony and reception, Monday, Ju n e 28, 2004, at 4:30 p.m. during ALA An­ nual Conference in Orlando. The reception is sponsored by YBP Library Services. 142 / C&RL News ■ M arch 2004 tional role,” said Mary Reichel. “The library’s ful­ fillment of this commitment is seen in the exten­ sive and innovative library instruction program, excellent collabo­ ration with class­ room faculty, and a staff dedicated to helping students beco m e lifelong le arn ers. E xem ­ plary programs in­ clude innovative uses of sabbaticals for librarians, a dy­ namic, team-based organization, and H op e C o lle g e 's V an W ylen Library. thoughtful Web site usability studies." David Jensen, director of libraries at Hope Col­ lege, said, “The Hope College library staff is thrilled to receive the 2004 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award. They are proud of the service they provide and the teamwork they demonstrate, and pleased to have it recognized by ACRL.” U n iversity o f W ashington L ib ra ries University of Washington (UW) Libraries, win­ n er o f the university category, dem onstrated proven success at developing technological initia­ tives and leading the academic community in the implementation of new programs and services. “The University of Washington Libraries is a dynamic, impressive, and collaborative organiza­ tion,” said Mary Reichel. “The university presi­ dent summarized the libraries’ many contributions b y s ta tin g th a t ‘meaningful inno­ vation sets the UW Libraries apart.’ “The UW Li­ braries have devel­ o p ed exemplary programs, includ­ in g in n o v a tiv e digital collections and services, infor­ mation literacy for the whole campus, an assessment-cen University of Washington's tered culture, and Suzzallo Library creative staff de­ velopment and training. UWired, one of the best known efforts, highlights the effectiveness o f the libraries in working collaboratively with other campus offices to prom ote and support effec­ tive uses of technology in teaching and learn­ ing. UW Libraries truly is leading the way for all academic libraries as the library o f the 21st century.” “This award goes to the superb librarians, staff, and student assistants w ho dedicate them­ selves to serving the mission of the University of Washington and connecting people with knowledge for life,” said Betsy Wilson, direc­ tor of UW’s university libraries. “They have earned this award by w hat they do day in and day out. It’s a very proud day for the UW Li­ braries and a red letter day for the university. We’re dancing in the stacks!” Each w inning library will receive $3,000 and a plaque, to be presented at an award cer­ em ony h eld on each recipient’s campus. The winners will also receive special recognition at the ACRL President’s Program during the ALA Annual Conference, Monday, June 28, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. in Orlando. Jen g re c e iv e s D o c to ra l D iss e rta tio n F e llo w s h ip Judy Jeng, a Ph.D. candidate from Rutgers Uni­ versity, has been awarded the 2004 ACRL Doc­ toral Dissertation Fellowship for her proposal, “U sability o f Digital Library: An E valuation M odel.” S p o n so red by T h o m so n Scientific, th e fellow ship fosters research in academ ic librarianship by encouraging an d supporting dissertation research. Kathryn Blackmer-Reyes, chair of the selec­ tion committee, said, “If Jeng can develop an evalu­ ative model that makes it easier for m any aca­ demic librarians to perform a usability study with high reliability, I think that will be a powerful tool for Web site assessment. From jeng’s proposal, the committee felt she would produce results that are likely to have the most practical application for the majority of college and university librarians and their libraries.” The aw ard of $1,500 and a plaque will be presented to Jeng during the ACRL President’s Program at the ALA Annual Conference, Mon­ day, June 28, at 1:30 p.m. M ille r w in s IS M iriam D u d le y In stru c tio n L ib ra ria n A w a rd William Miller, director of libraries at Florida Atlantic University is th e w inner of the ACRL Instruction Section’s Miriam D udley Instruc­ tion Librarian Award. This award recognizes a C&RL News ■ March 2004 / 143 librarian who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of in­ struction in a college or research library environ­ ment. The award also honors Miriam Dudley, whose pioneering efforts in the field of informa­ tion literacy led to the for­ William Miller mation of the ACRL In­ struction Section. Dudley chair Trudi Jacobson wrote, “Dr. Wil­ liam Miller’s contributions to information literacy are wide ranging and have been sustained over time. He has made contributions to the institu­ tional, state, and national levels, and he has initi­ ated or enhanced academic instruction programs wherever he has worked.” The award is sponsored by Elsevier Science on behalf of its journal Research Strategies. A check for $1,000 and a plaque will be presented to Miller during the ALA Annual Conference in Orlando at the IS Program on Sunday, June 27, at 1:30 p.m. S n o w h ill honored w ith M arta Lange/CQ A w ard Lucia Snowhill, head of the collection develop­ ment department at the University of California- Santa Barbara, has been named the 2004 recipient of Marta lange/ Congressional Qutarterly (CQ ) Award. The award, established in 1996 by the ACRL Law and Political Science Section (LPSS), honors an academic or law librarian who has made distin­ guished contributions to bibliography and informa­ tion service in law or political science. Graham R. Walden, chair of the Marta Lange Award Committee, said, “Lucia Snowhill has dem­ onstrated over many years the kind of commit­ ment to LPSS that has made her a standout. Lucia has been active in a number of committees and has been the editor of the section newsletter." Snowhill received her B. A. from Occidental College in 1971 and her MLS from the University of Southern California in 1973. Congressional Quarterly, Inc., sponsor of the award, will present the $1,000 award and plaque at the Marta Lange/CQ Luncheon at the ALA An­ nual Conference, Saturday, June 26, at 11:30 a.m. W eisbard w in s WSS C areer A ch ievem en t A w ard Phyllis Holman Weisbard, wom en’s studies li­ b rarian at th e U niversity of W isconsin- Madison, has been selected as the 2004 winner of the ACRL Women’s studies Section (WSS) Ca­ reer Achievement Award. The award, sponsored by Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., honors sig­ nificant long-standing contributions to women’s studies librarian-ship over the course of a career. “The Women’s studies Section is h o n o red to give this award to Phyllis H o lm a n W e is b a rd ,” Dolores Fidishun, chair of the WSS award com­ mittee said. “Her lead­ ership in the area of W om en’s stu d ie s re ­ sources in technology, particularly through the Phyllis Holman Weisbard University of Wisconsin Women’s studies Librarian’s office Web site and its accompanying resources, along with her recognized contributions to the discipline of Women’s stu d ies, both in and outside of li­ braries, made her an obvious choice.” A cash prize of $1,000 and a plaque will be presented to Weisbard at the WSS Program at the ALA Annual Conference, Monday, June 28, at 8:30 a.m. WSS Significant Achievem ent Award goes to Roe Donna Roe, senior librarian and head of cata­ loging and database management at the Uni­ versity of Detroit Mercy, is the w inner of the 2004 W omen’s studies Section (WSS) Award for Significant Achieve­ ment in Woman’s studies Librarianship. The award, sp o n so red by Routledge, honors a sig­ n ific an t o r o n e-tim e contribution to women’s studies librarianship. “Donna Roe is an ex­ Donna Roe am ple for all Women’s studies librarians. She has brought W omen’s studies into the fore­ front o f her institution, creating a Web site, advocating for budget funds for disciplinary resources, and supporting faculty in many ways. Her accomplishments give us all encourage­ ment as we seek to be advocates for those we serve in Women’s studies Libraries,” said com­ mittee chair Dolores Fidishun. 144 / C&RL News ■ M arch 2004 A cash prize of $1,000 and a plaque will be presented to Roe at the WSS Program at the ALA Annual Conference, Monday, June 28, at 8:30 a.m. Baum ann w in s C o u tts N ijhoff Study Grant H elene S. Baumann, librarian for African and Western European studies at Duke University, has b e e n selected to receive the 2004 Coutts N ijhoff In tern atio n al West European Special­ ist Study G rant for her for her translation of the subject thesaurus of the Pictorial A rchive of the Ger­ m a n C olonial Society (Bildarchivd er Deutschen Kolonialgesellschaft) from German to English. This grant covers airfare to Helene S. Baumann a n d f ro m E u r o p e , transportation in Europe, and lodging and board for u p to 14 days. T he prim ary criterion for awarding the grant is the significance and util­ ity o f the p ro p o sed project as a contribution to the study o f th e acquisition, organization, or u se o f library m aterials from or relating to Western Europe. “H elene Baumann’s project is a top-drawer example of the unique and innovative ways that librarians, in this case area-studies librarians, con­ tribute to research and scholarship around the world,” said committee chair Gordon Anderson. “Her work with the Frankfurt University Library and its German Colonial Society Archive will make more accessible to English-speaking scholars this extremely valuable source o f docum entation about an important period in African and Euro­ pean history.” Baumann will receive her plaque and 4,500 Euros during the WESS meeting at the ALA An­ nual Conference, Monday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. L e ab E x h ib itio n A w a rd w in n e rs nam ed There are five w inners for the 2004 Katharine Kyes Leab and Daniel J. Leab American Book, Prices Current Exhibition Awards. In Division O ne (expensive), the w inner is Elizabeth I: Then a n d Now, by Georgiana Ziegler, compiler, and submitted by the Folger Shakespeare Library. ACRL’s Rare Books and Manuscripts Sec­ tion (RBMS) aw ards committee chair, Melissa Conway, said o f the publication, “Beautifully designed in large format, with an excellent use of various pictorial resources, the well-informed and judiciously edited text would appeal both to the scholar and the student discovering Elizabeth for the first time. An excellent guide to the exhi­ bition itself as well as a useful survey of the Folger’s holdings about Elizabeth I.” The winner in Division Two (moderately ex­ pensive) is the Bruce Peel Special Collections Li­ brary of the University o f Alberta Libraries for their piece entitled First Impressions: The Fledgling Years o f the B lack Sparrow press 1966-1970, by Michael O ’Driscoll, et al. “A balanced and artful use o f color illustrations, and well-chosen type and paper, all reflecting the design impulses seen in the w ork of the Black Sparrow Press itself,” said Conway. “The excellent text was produced by graduate students as part of a seminar under the direction of their professor in an admirable blending of curatorship and scholarship.” In Division Three (inexpensive), the winner is th e A uroral li ght: Photographs by Women from Grolier Club M em ber Collections, by Anne H. Hoy and Kimball Higgs, from the Grolier Club. Conway described the winning entry as, “Impeccable in its design, type and execution, with reproductions of very high quality. [It] provides an introduction both to a remarkable group of photographs, and the remarkable group of collectors who have as­ sembled them.” In Division Four (brochures), the Getty Re­ search Institute’s b ro ch u re entitled R obert Motherwell: A lap intura/T o Painting is the winner. Conway commented, ‘Visually arresting design in bold colors and format, it unfolds to lead the viewer through the exhibition and makes a handsome keepsake. Accompanied by an excellent essay and checklist, this brochure exemplifies the best use of both limited space and resources.” The winner in Division Five (electronic exhi­ bition) is the Bancroft Library of the University o f California for t h e C alifornia G rizzly a t the B ancroft Library. “An interesting topic, displaying a creativity and continuity of design. High-qual­ ity images were well-chosen and displayed, with derivative images for closer inspection presented uniformly,” said Conway. “Essential ease of navi­ gation, successful adoption o f several state-of- the art coding techniques, and an admirable dedi­ cation to making the site accessible to disabled viewers.” Certificates will be presented to each winner during the RBMS Program at the ALA Annual Conference, Sunday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m. ■ C&RL News ■ March 2004 / 145