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Dr. Claudia Gollop wins REMCo Roadbuilders' Award in Library Education
Sept. 30, 2009 - Dr. Claudia Gollop, associate professor at SILS, has been named the winner of the 2009 North Carolina Library Association’s (NCLA) Roundtable for Ethnic and Minority Concerns (REMCo) Roadbuilders' Award in library education.
The REMCo Roadbuilders’ Award recognizes ethnic minority librarians and scholars in library education, academic librarianship, special librarianship and public librarianship, who have served as pioneers in librarianship and who also represent a positive role model in the field.
This awards further recognize ethnic minority librarians who exemplify courage, integrity, perseverance and who have contributed to the field of librarianship for their specific category.
Gollop was nominated by a member of REMCo and her credentials were reviewed by the organization's executive committee.
"We were quite impressed by the breadth of her experience and with her obvious commitment to multicultural endeavors," said Anne H. Coleman, chair of REMCo. "Her articles, presentations, research, etc. document her interest and dedication to the provision of information access and services to the underserved sectors of the library community, such as women, older adults, and ethnic minorities. She clearly embodies the spirit of the award."
Dr. Gollop was pleased, but surprised that she had been selected for the award. "I am very grateful to the REMCo selection committee for this honor and I am very proud to join the ranks of the previous recipients," said Gollop.
Gollop will receive the award at this year’s 58th Biennial NCLA conference, during the REMCo's Author Luncheon on Oct. 8th in Greenville, N.C.