Gary Warren Niebuhr named Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award recipient

CHICAGO - Gary Warren Niebuhr, library director of the Greendale (Wis.) Public Library, is the 2005 recipient of the Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award administered by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).

This annual citation, named for Margaret E. Monroe, is presented to a librarian who has made a significant contribution to, and had an impact on, library service to adults.  Margaret E. Monroe, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison until her retirement in 1981, was nationally known for her contributions to teaching, research and service in the field of library services to adults.

"Gary has a long and varied career in Adult Services, most notably in Readers Advisory," stated Jon J. Kadus, award committee chair.  "He is the author of 'Make Mine a Mystery,' a guide to the mystery genre for librarians and serves on and gives presentations to many organizations around the country.   His involvement in programming, education and publishing makes him a valued recipient of the Margaret E. Monroe Award."

The award will be presented at RUSA Awards Ceremony on June 27, 2005, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.

Margaret E. Monroe Award

This annual citation, named for Margaret E. Monroe, professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who was nationally known for her contributions to teaching, research and service in the field of library services to adults, is a citation to honor a librarian who has made significant contributions to library adult services. The individual may be practicing librarian, a library and information science researcher or educator, or a retired librarian who has brought distinction to the profession's understanding and practice or services for adults.  The criteria for "significant contributions" will be judged by such factors as publications, leadership, measurable effectiveness of programs, influence on others, and creative and innovative concepts. Nomination letters may include letters of recommendation and supporting materials.  The jury is a committee of five RUSA members who serve two-year terms. Consecutive terms are not permitted. Nominees will be reviewed in a closed meeting of the committee during Midwinter.