Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award
A citation to honor a librarian who has made significant contributions to library adult services. The individual may be practicing librarian, a library and information science researcher or educator, or a retired librarian who has brought distinction to the profession's understanding and practice or services for adults. (Established 1985)The criteria for "significant contributions" will be judged by such factors as publications, leadership, measurable effectiveness of programs, influence on others, and creative and innovative concepts. Nomination letters may include letters of recommendation and supporting materials.
The jury is a committee of five RUSA members who serve two-year terms. Consecutive terms are not permitted. Nominees will be reviewed in a closed meeting of the committee during Midwinter.
Letters of nomination can be sent to the chair or members of the committee via information obtained using this link.Recipients
1986 — Helen Huguenor Lyman1987 — Lora Landers
1988 — Jane K. Hirsch
1989 — Bernice Mac Donald
1990 — Martin J. Gomez
1991 — Kathleen M. McCook (Heim)
1992 — Rhea Joyce Rubin
1993 — Kathleen Weibel
1994 — Elizabeth Ann Funk
1995 — Valerie J. Wilford
1996 — Connie VanFleet
1997 — Duncan Smith
1998 — Jane P. Kleiner
1999 — Ann Bradshaw
2000 — Lizbeth A. Wilson
2001 — A recipient was not chosen.
2002 — Marsha Spyros
2003 — Miriam Pollack
2004 — Cynthia Orr
2005 — Gary Warren Niebuhr
2006 — Allan Kleiman