Academic/Research Librarian of the Year Award
The ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding member of the library profession who has made a significant national or international contribution to academic or research librarianship and library development.
Details
Frequency: Annual
Professional Recognition Information
| Title | Year | |
|---|---|---|
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Julia M. Gelfand
2021 - Winner(s) “Julia Gelfand, long-time applied science and engineering librarian at the University of California-Irvine, has spent more than four decades shaping research librarianship for the better... |
2021 - Winner(s) |
| Title | Year | |
|---|---|---|
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John E. Ulmschneider
2020 - Winner(s) “John E. Ulmschneider’s extraordinary achievements as dean of libraries and university librarian at the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries led the committee to name him as... |
2020 - Winner(s) |
| Title | Year | |
|---|---|---|
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Kaetrena Davis Kendrick
2019 - Winner(s) “Kaetrena Davis Kendrick is a fully engaged and dedicated professional with her finger on the pulse of some of the most relevant and significant issues... |
2019 - Winner(s) |
| Title | Year | |
|---|---|---|
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David W. Lewis
2018 - Winner(s) “David Lewis is a visionary in academic libraries, and he has shared his vision widely over an illustrious career,” said Dr. Jennifer L. Fabbi, chair... |
2018 - Winner(s) |
| Title | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Loretta Parham
2017 - Winner(s) “Loretta Parham's drive, activism, and innovative approaches to library transformation have had a broad and sustained impact well beyond our field and she is the... |
2017 - Winner(s) |
| Title | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Susan K. Nutter
2016 - Winner(s) |
2016 - Winner(s) |
| Title | Year | |
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| Robert A. Seal
2015 - Winner(s) Robert A. Seal 2015 Acceptance Speech: Thank you, Karen and John, and good afternoon everyone. In the fall of 1967 as I was climbing the... |
2015 - Winner(s) |
| Title | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Bucknall
2014 - Winner(s) |
2014 - Winner(s) |
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| Patricia Iannuzzi
2013 - Winner(s) Patricia Iannuzzi 2013 Acceptance Speech: Well now I know why they play music to nudge award winners off the stage..and why ACRL limits my remarks... |
2013 - Winner(s) |
| Title | Year | |
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| Kaufman
2012 - Winner(s) |
2012 - Winner(s) |
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| Welburn
2011 - Winner(s) |
2011 - Winner(s) |
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| Sullivan
2010 - Winner(s) |
2010 - Winner(s) |
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St. Clair
2009 - Recipient(s) |
2009 - Recipient(s) |
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| Hernon
2008 - Recipient(s) |
2008 - Recipient(s) |
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Wilson
2007 - Recipient(s) |
2007 - Recipient(s) |
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English
2006 - Recipient(s) |
2006 - Recipient(s) |
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Sharma
2005 - Recipient(s) |
2005 - Recipient(s) |
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Kirk
2004 - Recipient(s) |
2004 - Recipient(s) |
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| Atkinson
2003 - Recipient(s) |
2003 - Recipient(s) |
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| Phipps
2002 - Recipient(s) |
2002 - Recipient(s) |
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| Hardesty
2001 - Recipient(s) |
2001 - Recipient(s) |
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| Hogan
2000 - Recipient(s) |
2000 - Recipient(s) |
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| Rader
1999 - Recipient(s) |
1999 - Recipient(s) |
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| Veaner
1998 - Recipient(s) |
1998 - Recipient(s) |
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| Neal
1997 - Recipient(s) |
1997 - Recipient(s) |
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| Russell
1996 - Recipient(s) |
1996 - Recipient(s) |
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| Boisse
1995 - Recipient(s) |
1995 - Recipient(s) |
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| Hoadley
1994 - Recipient(s) |
1994 - Recipient(s) |
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| Moffett
1993 - Recipient(s) |
1993 - Recipient(s) |
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| Stoffle
1992 - Recipient(s) |
1992 - Recipient(s) |
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| DeGennaro
1991 - Recipient(s) |
1991 - Recipient(s) |
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| Battin
1990 - Recipient(s) |
1990 - Recipient(s) |
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| McGowan
1989 - Recipient(s) |
1989 - Recipient(s) |
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| Holley
1988 - Recipient(s) |
1988 - Recipient(s) |
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| Webster
1987 - Recipient(s) |
1987 - Recipient(s) |
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| Beckman
1986 - Recipient(s) |
1986 - Recipient(s) |
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| Smith
1985 - Recipient(s) |
1985 - Recipient(s) |
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| Johnson
1984 - Recipient(s) |
1984 - Recipient(s) |
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| Dougherty
1983 - Recipient(s) |
1983 - Recipient(s) |
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| Budington
1982 - Recipient(s) |
1982 - Recipient(s) |
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| Lynch
1981 - Recipient(s) |
1981 - Recipient(s) |
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| Farber
1980 - Recipient(s) |
1980 - Recipient(s) |
Individuals may nominate themselves or others.
Submissions are currently being accepted through December 5, 2025.
Electronic submissions through the online nomination form are required. The nomination form must be completed in its entirety. Nominations must be received by the award deadline to receive consideration. Individuals may nominate themselves or others.
