Submitted by Sheryl Stevens, Chair, Midwest Chapter Scholarship and Awards Committee
Carlson Library, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Peggy Richwine, Outreach Services Director at Indiana University School of Medicine Libraries, is the 2007 recipient of the Midwest Chapter/MLA Distinguished Librarian of the Year Award. The Award was announced and presented at the chapter’s 2007 Annual Business Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on October 15.
Peggy Richwine and Sheryl Stevens
Peggy’s invaluable contributions to the health sciences library profession, to health science library organizations, and to the health of her community have spanned 20+ years. She was described in one of the nomination letters that the Chapter's Awards & Scholarships Committee received as: “…truly our hero. I can’t imagine where our state and adjacent regions would be in terms of health information if we had not been the benefactors of her vision, work, enthusiasm & leadership.” She was also described as: “a dedicated teacher,” “an outstanding mentor,” “an energetic collaborator,” “a technology innovator,” and “an exemplary librarian who is constantly moving the profession forward, taking every opportunity to share her excitement and knowledge with her colleagues.” In addition, her leadership skills were deemed exceptional: “She encourages others to serve, she guides us, she advises us, and she leads by example.”
The Midwest Chapter’s Distinguished Librarian of the Year Award recognizes members who have made outstanding professional contributions to health sciences librarianship and the Chapter. The award was established and first presented in 2005. Previous winners are Christopher Shaffer (2005) and Carole Gilbert (2006).
Congratulations, Peggy!