Nominations sought to recognize library staff

Nominations are sought for an award to recognize the outstanding service of a library staff member that memorializes cherished colleague Freda Otchere.

From 1970 to 2004, Freda Otchere served the Concordia University Libraries as cataloguer and Head of Database Maintenance. Her exemplary service to the Concordia community is warmly remembered, and provides the model by which nominees are identified.

The award was created in her honour by husband Dan Otchere, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Concordia University with the Freda Otchere Endowment Fund in 2010.

He established the Freda Otchere Staff Recognition Award, “to encourage and reward staff currently working for Concordia Libraries whose commitment and professionalism reflect the values exemplified by Freda Otchere”.

The award is given to any current employee (full-time or part-time, permanent or temporary) who, in the course of the previous year, performed an outstanding service that exemplifies individual honesty, courage, perseverance and integrity. The first recipient will be announced in January 2012.

Anyone may nominate a library employee for this award. The details and nomination form are available online and must be submitted by November 15, 2011, to:

David Thirlwall
Associate University Librarian, Personnel & Communications
David.Thirlwall@concordia.ca or S-LB 209-5

Related links:
•    Library Staff Award Nomination Form 
•    Announcement of the award