Public Awareness

Washburn University librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award

Sean Bird recognized with national public service honor 

CHICAGO – Sean Bird, associate dean of University Libraries at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for his outstanding commitment to student success, he was selected from 1,865 nominations from library users across the country.

Phoenix librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award

Naomi Bishop recognized with national public service honor 

CHICAGO – Naomi Bishop, health science librarian at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for her exceptional commitment to equity and inclusion, she was selected from 1,865 nominations from library users across the country.

Beverly Hills librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award

Jesse Braun recognized with national public service honor 

CHICAGO – Jesse Braun, middle school librarian at Beverly Vista Middle School Library in Beverly Hills, California, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for expertly adapting educational services during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was selected from 1,865 nominations from library users across the country.

Sacramento librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award

Adilene Estrada-Huerta recognized with national public service honor

CHICAGO — Adilene Estrada-Huerta, bilingual outreach youth services librarian at Sacramento (California) Public Library, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for her outstanding service to Spanish-speaking families, Estrada-Huerta was selected from 1,865 nominations from library users across the country.

Berkeley librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award

Jianye He recognized with national public service honor

CHICAGO – Jianye He, librarian for Chinese collections at the University of California, Berkeley, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for her exceptional contributions to teaching and learning, she was selected from 1,865 nominations from library users across the country.

Greenwich librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award

Jane E. Martellino recognized with national public service honor

CHICAGO — Jane E. Martellino, K-5 media specialist at the International School  at Dundee (ISD) in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for creating a vibrant culture of literacy on campus, she was selected from 1,865 nominations from library users across the country.

Manchester librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award

Jennifer L. Newcome recognized with national public service honor

CHICAGO — Jennifer L. Newcome, librarian at Northeastern High School in Manchester, Pennsylvania, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for her tireless commitment to student success, she was selected from 1,865 nominations from library users across the country.

Anchorage librarian receives I Love My Librarian Award

Elizabeth Moreau Nicolai recognized with national public service honor

CHICAGO — Elizabeth Moreau Nicolai, youth services coordinator at Anchorage (Alaska) Public Library, is a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award. Recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) for her exceptional service to local children and families, she was selected from 1,865 nominations from library users across the country.

Actress, author and activist Natalie Portman to serve as 2021 National Library Week honorary chair

CHICAGO—Natalie Portman, Academy Award-winning actress, director, producer, author and activist, will lend her star power to shine a spotlight on our nation’s libraries as the honorary chair of National Library Week, April 4-10, 2021.

ALA unveils shortlist for 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best fiction and nonfiction books written for adult readers and published in the United States.