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The Distinguished Librarian Award is presented annually by the University of Washington Libraries to a librarian whose contributions advance the mission of the Libraries and the University.
2021 Recipient & Nominees
 2021 Distinguished Librarian Jessica Albano Communication Studies & News Librarian and Head Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers University Libraries |
Nominees: Verletta Kern, Scholarly Communication & Publishing Christine Tawatao, Information Technology Services & Digital Strategies Susanne Redalje, Research Services Jessica Albano, Microforms and Newspapers Collection Reed Garber-Pearson, Learning Services Elliott Stevens, Research Services Diana Louden, Research Services Chelsea Nesvig, UW Bothell / Cascadia Library Michael Biggins, International Studies Alaina Bull, UW Tacoma Library Julie Planchon Wolf, UW Bothell / Cascadia Library Conor Casey, Labor Archives of Washington Emily Keller, Research Services |
2020 Recipient & Nominees
 2020 Distinguished Librarian Justin Wadland Interim Director of the UW Tacoma Library and Associate Dean University Libraries |
Nominees: Verletta Kern, Scholarly Communication & Publishing Christine Tawatao, Information Technology Services & Digital Strategies Susanne Redalje, Research Services Jessica Albano, Microforms and Newspapers Collection Reed Garber-Pearson, Learning Services Elliott Stevens, Research Services Diana Louden, Research Services Chelsea Nesvig, UW Bothell / Cascadia Library Michael Biggins, International Studies Alaina Bull, UW Tacoma Library Julie Planchon Wolf, UW Bothell / Cascadia Library Conor Casey, Labor Archives of Washington Emily Keller, Research Services
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2019 Recipient & Nominees
 2019 Distinguished Librarian Hyokyoung Yi Korean Studies Librarian Head, East Asia Library Public Services |
Nominees: Michael Biggins, International Studies Conor Casey, Labor Archives of Washington Reed Garber-Pearson, Learning Services Emily Keller, Research Services Cheryl Nyberg, Gallagher Law Library Susanne Redalje, Research Services Christine Tawatao, Information Technology Services & Digital Strategies Julie Planchon Wolf, UW Bothell / Cascadia Library |
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2016 Distinguished Librarian2015 Recipient & Nominees
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2015 Distinguished Librarian 2014 Recipient & Nominees
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Nominees: Michael Biggins, Slavic and East European Section Diana Brooking, Cataloging and Metadata Services Amanda Hornby, Odegaard Undergraduate Library Bill Jordan, Acquisition and Description / Information Technology Services Althea Lazzaro, UW Bothell/Cascadia Library Maureen Nolan, Friday Harbor Library and Reference and Research Services Sion Romaine, Acquisitions & Rapid Cataloging Services |
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2008 Distinguished Librarian