Judith Saltman Receives 2009 CAPL/Brodart Outstanding Public Library Service Award

The Canadian Association of Public Libraries (CAPL) and Brodart Canada are pleased to announce Judith Saltman, Associate Professor with the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at the University of British Columbia, as the 2009 recipient of the CAPL/Brodart Outstanding Public Library Service Award. Sponsored by Brodart Canada, the award is presented annually for outstanding service in the field of Canadian public librarianship.

Judith is a strong advocate of services for children in public libraries, demonstrated in her career as a librarian, professor and author of scholarly works about children’s literature. She brings dedication, commitment and creativity to her work, along with a deep understanding of the importance of children’s services in libraries. Her teaching, writings and passion have inspired a generation of librarians. As a spokesperson to the media, she has admirably represented public libraries, librarians, the academic children’s literature community and children’s writers and illustrators.

The CAPL/Brodart Outstanding Public Library Service Award was presented to Judith Saltman at a reception at le Palais des congrès de Montréal following the CAPL Annual General Meeting on Sunday, May 31 as part of the 2009 Canadian Library Association/Association Canadienne des Bibliothèques National Conference & Trade Show.