2009 – 2010 Melvin R. George Award Recipient: Iva Freeman (Kendall College)
The purpose of the Melvin R. George Award is to honor Mel George, former Director at Elmhurst College and 2nd LIBRAS president and other LIBRAS founders, who, by their example, have made a significant contribution to the development of interlibrary cooperation through the establishment of LIBRAS.
This year’s recipient has served LIBRAS over two decades in many ways. Her official service has included serving as Secretary, V.P., and President of the organization, as well as numerous stints on the nominating committee. Despite having a small staff, she has maintained her membership and participation. We have all enjoyed her analytical mind, quick wit, her voracious reading and sharp memory – illustrated by her ability to recall authors and book titles in conversation. Related to this has been her membership on the ALA Notable Books Council, an elite 12 member committee who determines who reads what. Oh, and did I mention her generous hospitality for every spring Directors meeting for the past twenty years at the Kendall College Culinary School?
On a personal note, our Mel George Award winner has been a valued colleague, a source of encouragement and a delightful friend. Please join me in congratulating the 2009-2010 Melvin R. George Award recipient – Iva Freeman.
As presented by Sally Anderson of North Park University at the LIBRAS Annual Meeting on May 11, 2010.
This year’s recipient has served LIBRAS over two decades in many ways. Her official service has included serving as Secretary, V.P., and President of the organization, as well as numerous stints on the nominating committee. Despite having a small staff, she has maintained her membership and participation. We have all enjoyed her analytical mind, quick wit, her voracious reading and sharp memory – illustrated by her ability to recall authors and book titles in conversation. Related to this has been her membership on the ALA Notable Books Council, an elite 12 member committee who determines who reads what. Oh, and did I mention her generous hospitality for every spring Directors meeting for the past twenty years at the Kendall College Culinary School?
On a personal note, our Mel George Award winner has been a valued colleague, a source of encouragement and a delightful friend. Please join me in congratulating the 2009-2010 Melvin R. George Award recipient – Iva Freeman.
As presented by Sally Anderson of North Park University at the LIBRAS Annual Meeting on May 11, 2010.
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