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2009 Award for Excellence As A Public Librarian
The Award for Excellence as a Public Librarian was established by the Public Library Section (now Interest Group) of the California Library Association in 1994 and provides recognition to a librarian who, in a public library setting, has demonstrated a variety of actions that include but are not limited to a new and creative service to the public. This year's winner, Daniel O. Robles, was announced at the Awards Ceremony during the 111th Annual CLA Conference & Exhibition in Pasadena, CA.
The selection committee was most impressed with three particular areas in Daniel's vast resume of experience: his Passion, Commitment, and Community Service. Daniel's passion for libraries is most evident in the fact that he has repeatedly been successful in securing voter ballot initiatives that have awarded funding to the library.
Working as a librarian since 1977, Mr. Robles is continually recognized for his commitment to library services - including the implementation of a literacy program and designing a library website which provides a rich variety of town services and information. Mr. Robles' commitment to his profession has been singled out nationally as he was the first California librarian to win the Public Library Association/Baker & Taylor Allie Beth Award for "extraordinary knowledge of books and the ability to share." He cares for his profession and provides leadership as a member of REFORMA, ALA, PLA, and CLA. Daniel's visionary perspective and considerable self-sacrifice (low pay and postponing cost of living raises for nearly ten years) resulted in saving their library from closing its doors forever!
Perhaps most impressive of all is Daniel's community service. He serves on the boards of service organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis, and the Boy & Girls Clubs. Dan even drove daily for Meals on Wheels for 8 years, enhancing his delivery of food with reading and listening materials from the library. Our committee congratulates Daniel Robles for his extraordinary achievements during his career, and can think of no more worthy candidate for this award.
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