Peter Hernon named ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year

Dr. Peter Hernon, professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Simmons College, is the 2008 Association of College and Research Libraries' Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. The award, sponsored by YBP Library Services, recognizes an outstanding member of the library profession who has made a significant national or international contribution to academic/research librarianship and library development. Hernon will receive a $5,000 award on June 30, at the ACRL President's Program at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Anaheim