Darlena from ALA-HRDR in Chicago, IL, is a Star because she coordinates the activities and logistics for several ala round tables and committees. She is the person who makes sure that all of the needs of our busy volunteers are met and does it with service and a smile. In addition, she responds to inquiries from the general public and future librarians on a daily basis. Thanks to Lorelle for this nomination.
Beatrice from ALA-HRDR in Chicago, IL, manages the ALA placement center and assist employers and job seekers with their professional employment needs. She handles this massive job of organizing these events in conjuction with most of the ala conference events. From city to city there is one constant for placement users: that they will be treated professionally and greeted with a smile, no matter how complex their issue. Thanks to Lorelle for this nomination.
Kay from ALA in Chicago, IL, is a Star because she energized the effort to get ALA’s Second Life initiative going. Cracked the whip, organized our people, and put hours of her own time in building vital and beautiful structures for ALA island! Thanks to Oberon for this nomination.
Kimberly from ALA-HRDR in Chicago, IL, is a Star because in addition to the hard work and support kim does in managing the ala scholarship clearinghouse, she has recently taken on the massive job of being the project manager for the empowerment conference for library support staff. Because of her leadership of this project, the event has moved to the "next level" and become the "premier" national event for library support staff. Thanks to Lorelle for this nomination.
Rachel from ALA in Chicago, IL, is a Star! While we have had no onsite graphics marketing manager in ALA publishing marketing, she has held together a number of tasks that go above and beyond what we'd usually expect. Kudos to Rachel--also for working with Jenifer on developing the fine "Libraries Work Because We Do!" buttons. Thanks to Mary for this nomination.
Jamie from ALA-APA in Chicago, IL, is a Star because she brings smiles, creativity, energy and curiosity to her work. She is smart and funny and humble and she brings her whole self into every project she works on, from the library worklife newsletter to creating spreadsheets for the library support staff certification program competencies. I depend on her tremendously for the quality of work she performs, her care for the ala-apa office and the way she seems to often have chocolate or goodies. Thanks to Jenifer for this nomination.
Bob from ALA in Chicago, IL, is a Star! For forty years, he has been a cheerleader for libraries through his work at the ala. He is known to many members and ala customers through his personable customer service at the end of the phone and in the conference stores. He has a wry wit, and cares deeply about the financial well-being of the ala as well as the general well-being of library staff. Thanks, Bob! Thanks to Mary for this nomination.
Jenifer from ALA-APA in Chicago, IL, is a Star because Jenifer is always on top of projects and knows what needs to be done. She's a great staff liaison--she either is able to take care of an issue or she knows who to talk to about it AND she follows through! Her nudges to me as chair are always gently done and she understands about the priorities of the job at hand. Thank you, Jenifer, for being our Star. Thanks to Denise for this nomination.
Megan M. from ALA PIO in Chicago, IL, is a Star because she brings enthusiasm and fun to her work and the office. Yeah Megan! Thanks to Megan H. for this nomination.
Laura from ALA Office for Accreditation in Chicago, IL, is a Star because Laura responds very quickly (same day, usually within minutes or hours of receipt) to member and prospective member inquiries in a friendly and ultra-professional manner-- in large part because of her background as a very effective academic librarian. She's an incredible new resource within ALA and deserves recognition for injecting new vitality to the ALA mission. Thanks to Karen for this nomination.
Jim from ALA in Chicago, IL, is a Star because he is doing so much to make the transformation of the training room at ALA happen so that the room will work the way we need it to Anonymous for various layouts. Thanks to Louise for this nomination.
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