Ray and Rose get recognized

Tuesday night I was fortunate enough to be at the Library Board of Trustees meeting where two of CCPL staff members were recognized.

Ray Turner, Otranto. Hopefully you saw the article in The Post and Courier, or saw the link on our homepage or saw the Showcase item on the Intranet that says Ray Turner, Outstanding Librarian. (He's even on YouTube!) The Board wanted a moment to formally recognize Ray and his award from the South Carolina Library Association. As the Intranet piece says, Ray "

has been active raising money to fund scholarships for minorities seeking an education in Library and Information Science. He continues his efforts to promote diversity, recruit, retain and mentor African-American students through his service the past three years on the African American Leadership Group for the University of South Carolina’s School of Library and Information Science and on the school’s National Advisory Council."

And that's not all! I could go on, but also want to mention the other staff member who was recognized.

Rose Brown has been the point person for CCPL's participation in a MUSC project Go Local--South Carolina, a service of Hands On Health--South Carolina. This is a partnership " that will provide information about health services and resources all over South Carolina. Medical and public librarians are identifying and describing health services in their communities and across the state." Rose, Main Reference, has been most active selector in the State and Janice May, the program coordinator, said that Rose was her favorite. Rose was given a plaque to note her hard work and good professional skills in adding just the right content to the site.

It's always a pleasure to see staff recognized!