Terry Zarsky named Dun & Bradstreet Public Librarian Support Award recipient

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For Immediate Release
February 15, 2005

Terry Zarsky named Dun & Bradstreet Public Librarian Support Award recipient

CHICAGO--Terry Zarsky, business services librarian at the Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs (Colo.), is the recipient of the 2005 Dun & Bradstreet Public Librarian Support Award presented by the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

The citation and $1,000 travel award is sponsored by Dun & Bradstreet to support attendance at the ALA Annual Conference of a business librarian who works in a public library. The award is based on service to the community and on demonstration of need.

"As Business Services Librarian at the Pikes Peak Library District, Terry Zarsky forged strong ties with the business community and is considered one of the best business resources in Colorado Springs," stated Doreen Harwood, award committee chair.
"Her industriousness, creativity and reference acumen are well known in her business community and have contributed to her success as a business librarian and as a leader.
Her outstanding leadership abilities and business expertise will be a tremendous asset for BRASS and we look forward to having her among our ranks as an active participant."

The award will be presented at RUSA Awards Ceremony on June 27, 2005, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.