[Michlib-l] Congratulations to KDL's Lance Werner

[maureen at romeodistrictlibrary.org]

Congratulations, Mr. Werner!  Way to go!

- Maureen @ Romeo District Library


On 2016-03-15 10:47, Heidi  Nagel wrote:
> COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
> 
> 814 West River Center Dr. NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321-8955
> 
> Heidi Nagel * KDL Communications Manager * 616-647-4146
> 
> For Immediate Release
>  March 15, 2016
> 
> KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY DIRECTOR RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS “MOVER AND
> SHAKER” AWARD FROM _LIBRARY JOURNAL_
> 
> Kent County, MI -- Lance Werner, Director of Kent District Library,
> has been named a "Mover and Shaker" in the library industry by the
> national publication, _Library Journal_.
> 
> In its March 15, 2016 issue, _Library Journal_ named 54 outstanding
> professionals committed to providing excellent service and shaping the
> future of libraries. Werner was selected in the category Change Agents
> because of his commitment to the profession and push to further the
> modern conveniences libraries can offer their patrons.
> 
> _Library Journal_ honored Werner because of his ability to garner
> unlikely support for big ideas and his success in bridging the digital
> divide. Under Werner's direction, KDL has developed the most robust
> standalone eBook collection in the states (88,891 eBooks and e
> Audiobooks) and became the first public library in Michigan to offer
> eMagazines, eMovies and eComics.
> 
> "This year's class of 54 joins a group of talented professionals who
> are committed, passionate and invigorated--each alone and all together
> transforming the library world and the communities it impacts for the
> better," said Rebecca T. Miller, Editorial Director of Library Journal
> and School Library Journal.
> 
> Werner has been Director of Kent District Library since May 2011. He
> previously served as Director of the Capital Area District Library in
> Lansing, MI and as a Library Law Specialist at the Library of
> Michigan. He earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of
> Northern Colorado, a J.D. from Michigan State University and an
> M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University.
> 
> The 2016 Movers & Shakers were selected by the editors of _Library
> Journal_, the profession's leading trade magazine. Each of the Movers
> & Shakers will be prominently featured in the March 15th issue of
> _Library Journal_ and celebrated at a special reception in June during
> the American Library Association's annual conference in Orlando, FL.
> The print feature's companion website is sponsored by OCLC and
> available at www.libraryjournal.com/movers2016 [1].
> 
> ABOUT KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY
>  Kent District Library is a public library system operating 18 branch
> libraries. KDL serves nearly 400,000 residents of 27 governmental
> units, comprising most of Kent County, Michigan. KDL is an
> IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by millage dollars and
> private donations.
> 
> ABOUT LIBRARY JOURNAL
>  Founded in 1876, _Library Journal_ is one of the oldest and most
> respected publications covering the library field. Over 75,000 library
> directors, administrators, and staff in public, academic, and special
> libraries read _LJ_. _Library Journal_ reviews over 8000 books,
> audiobooks, videos, databases, and web sites annually, and provides
> coverage of technology, management, policy, and other professional
> concerns. For more information, visit www.libraryjournal.com [2].
> _Library Journal_ is a publication of Media Source Inc., which also
> owns _School Library Journal_, The Horn Book_ _publications, and
> Junior Library Guild.
> 
> _ _
> 
> _####_
> 
> Heidi Nagel
> 
> Manager of Communications & Programming
> 
> Kent District Library
> 
> 814 West River Center Dr NE
> 
> Comstock Park, MI 49321
> 
> 616-647-4146, 616-490-9399 (cell)
> 
> _hnagel at kdl.org_
> 
> 
> 
> Links:
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> [1] http://www.libraryjournal.com/movers2016
> [2]
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