 Professor Mary K. Biagini was honored by the Pennsylvania
School Librarians Association (PSLA) as the 2007 Outstanding
Contributor, which recognizes her contributions to the
field of Pennsylvania school library media programs. Dr.
Biagini, Associate Dean and lead educator in the School
Library Certification Program, was presented the award
at the PSLA Conference banquet, in Hershey, Pennsylvania,
on Friday, April 12.
The PSLA provides school librarians and media specialists
with educational opportunities and current information
through publications, workshops, seminars and conferences. The
Outstanding Contributor Award is an annual recognition
of those individuals who have made outstanding contributions
to school library information programs or for statewide
or for collective contributions which have had an impact
on all school library information programs in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Biagini was nominated for this award in recognition
for her work at the local, regional, and national levels
to promote the education of school library media specialists. Dr.
Biagini has worked diligently to ensure that the School
Library Certification Program at SIS incorporates leading
edge topics and technology so that graduates have the skill
sets most needed. Her nomination specifically notes
that Dr. Biagini “truly cares for her students and
mentors each to make a difference as future and present
school library media specialists.” Dr. Biagini
was also acknowledged for her work as a member of the PSLA
Professional Standards Committee and as a co-Chair of the
American Association of School Librarians’ national
conferences in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh over the last
several years.
The faculty, staff and students of SIS congratulate Mary
K. Biagini for this prestigious honor and join the professional
community of librarians and media specialists in recognizing
her outstanding contributions to the field of library and
information science education.
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