Editor's note: Carole Gilbert, the Midwest Chapter's 2006 Distinguished Librarian of the Year, presented this year's award at the 2008 Annual Business Meeting. Here are her remarks announcing Logan Ludwig, Associate Dean, Loyola University Health Sciences Library, as the 2008 Distinguished Librarian of the Year:
This year's Distinguished Librarian of the Year has exhibited not just one or two, but all the characteristics upon which the award is based:"Leadership, advocacy, scholarship, research, publications, presentations, teaching, training, mentoring, outreach, professional activities and meaningful and measureable service to the Midwest Chapter."
He has served on committees, task forces, chapter offices, including that of president. He has conducted research, written grants, edited and authored publications, and presented workshops at local, state, regional, and national meetings. He has been a teacher and a mentor to graduate students, young (and not so young) librarians. I know this, for I consider myself one of them.
He has not limited his leadership to MLA and the chapter, but has also served a number of other professional associations. He has distinguished himself at his own institution and frequently consulted with others who wanted his expertise to resolve myriad problems or to transition their own libraries to meet tomorrow's demands.
A colleague wrote: "While distinguished in his career accomplishments, (the nominee) has always been a genuine and engaging colleague as well." Another wrote "his record of work on local, state and national organizations serve to underscore his de facto role as an outstanding ambassador of the Midwest chapter."
I am sure that you will all agree with me that there is no one more deserving of the 2008 Distinguished Librarian of the Year Award than my colleague and friend, Logan Ludwig.
