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2009 Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award Winner
Since its inception in 2003, the Literacy Interest Group has sponsored an annual award for Outstanding Librarian In Support of Literacy. The award recognizes and honors a librarian who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to support literacy. This year's winner, Derek Wolfgram, was announced at the Awards Ceremony during the 111th Annual CLA Conference & Exhibition in Pasadena, CA.
Mr. Wolfgram is currently the Deputy County Librarian of Santa Clara County Library and was previously the Butte County LD. The following is excerpts from the nomination:
While not familiar with Literacy Services in the Library before becoming the library Director, Derek quickly got up to speed and became one of the best-ever advocates of literacy! Throughout his time as Library Director he became involved in everything literacy.
While always an enthusiastic spirit in support of Literacy, Derek's support isn't just all fun and games - rather it is also forward- thinking, inclusive and strategic. He was sure to include the Literacy Services team when doing his system needs assessment and when he instituted the Leadership Team of managers, the Literacy Specialist was solidly at the table. Extremely supportive of our efforts to secure grants, he's proven to be a key team member, offering his valuable visionary and editing skills.
Perhaps most illustrative overall is recalling last January when Derek accompanied two adult learners and a volunteer tutor to visit one of our legislators. Mr. Wolfgram stepped back and encouraged the focus be directed on the learners. Surely the necessary messages about concerns for the library were heard that day, but with Derek's compassionate and elegant presence, what the legislator will remember when thinking of the Library are the voices from two adults who have so benefited from Literacy Services.
More than once Derek has been heard to say that Literacy is one of the most important things the Library does as well as one of the things he is most proud of.
Posted on December 10, 2009 9:54 AM | Permalink
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Alan Archer:I have seen Derek in action at Legislative Day in Sacramento 2-3 times, and in sit-downs with legislative aides. He speaks very presuasively in support of literacy. All that was said about him at the awards ceremony is true, and more. Very well deserved.
Posted by Alan Archer | December 10, 2009 10:53 AM
Posted on December 10, 2009 10:53