Larsen named Distinguished ILL Librarian

David Larsen (MS '04) has been selected by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) to receive the 2014 Virginia Boucher-OCLC Distinguished ILL Librarian Award. The award honors professional achievement, leadership, and contributions to interlibrary loan and document delivery. Larsen, head of access services and assessment at the University of Chicago Library, was selected for his innovative and practical approaches to resource sharing, willingness to learn and test new products, and improved workflow efficiencies.

A monetary award will be presented to Larsen at the RUSA Achievement Awards Ceremony and Reception on June 29, 2014, during the American Library Association Annual Conference.

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