Awards, ILA/ACRL

Winners of the 2024 Awards:

Research Award – Congratulations to Sarah Slaughter!

This award is a $500 grant given to an ILA/ACRL member for a presented or published scholarly work. The award is given in even years.

Citation – “‘Get on the Truth Train’: Faculty Perceptions of Misinformation and Disinformation in the Classroom and in the Disciplines.” accepted for publication in 2024 in LOEX Quarterly, 49(4)/50(1). (It will also be included in LOEX Conference Proceedings 2023)

Biography – Sarah Slaughter is a reference and instruction librarian at the University of Dubuque, where she is the liaison to the social, natural, and applied sciences. Her areas of interest include information ethics, intellectual freedom, misinformation, and information literacy pedagogy. She holds a B.A. in Philosophy and German from Lawrence University and an M.A. in Library and Information Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Mary Iber Spring Conference Scholarship Award – Congratulations to Kay Hansen!

This conference scholarship award helps fund attendance at the ILA/ACRL and IPAL Spring Conference. This year’s conference was held at the Parks Library, Iowa State University on May 29-39, 2024.

Biography – Kay (Katie) Hansen is a Graduate Assistant and MLIS student with the University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science. After graduating from Iowa State University in 2014, Hansen worked as a digital marketer in the finance industry before transitioning to library sciences in 2023. In their MLIS studies, Hansen is specializing in public libraries with a focus on trauma-informed librarianship and the interconnectivity between public and academic libraries. Currently, Hansen also works as a Circulation Clerk at the Waverly Public Library, in Waverly, Iowa, and will begin their practicum work with Wartburg College’s Vogel Library this fall, before graduating in May of next year.

Quotes

“For me the greatest benefit of attending this conference is the welcoming network of academic librarians. This group not only renewed my excitement for the library profession, but also helped me laugh and find joy in sessions throughout the day,” said Hansen.

“The conference round table sessions were one of my favorite portions of the two-day event.” said Hansen. “Meeting other librarians who work face-to-face with patrons was incredibly beneficial, and the ice cream social afterward gave us all a much-appreciated chance to laugh and connect over tv shows, favorite books, and our own unique librarian origin stories.

ILA Fall Conference Scholarship Award – Congratulations to Ashley Wildberg!

ILA/ACRL Research Award – A $500 grant to an ILA/ACRL member for a presented or published scholarly work. Given in even years

Previous Winners
- 2024 — Slaughter, Sarah, University of Dubuque, “‘Get on the Truth Train’: Faculty Perceptions of Misinformation and Disinformation in the Classroom and in the Disciplines.” accepted for publication in 2024 in LOEX Quarterly, 49(4)/50(1). (It will also be included in LOEX Conference Proceedings 2023)
- 2022 — Letriz, Joseph, University of Dubuque, “Local Hosting of Faculty-Created Open Education Resources: Launching Pressbooks.” published in 2022 in Information Technology and Libraries, 41(1). https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v41i1.13803
- 2020 — Gruber, Ann Marie, University of Northern Iowa, “Real-World Research: A Qualitative Study of Faculty Perceptions of the Library’s Role in Service-Learning.” published in 2018 in portal: Libraries and the Academy, 18(4), 671-692. URL: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=lib_facpub
- 2018 — Goedeken, Edward A. & Hérubel, Jean-Pierre V.M, Iowa State University, “Two Sides of the Same Coin? Trade and University Press Publishing of Revised Dissertations, 2007–2016: Some Observations.” published in 2018 in Publishing Research Quarterly, 34: 170. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12109-018-9575-2
- 2016 — Phil Jones, Julia Bauder, and Kevin Engel, Grinnell College, “Mixed or Complementary Messages: Making the Most of Unexpected Assessment Results.” published in 2016 in College & Research Libraries, 77(2), 197-211. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.77.2.197
- 2014 — Jeffrey Kushkowski, Iowa State University, “Developing a Core List of Journals in an Interdisciplinary Area: Implications for Academic Faculty and Librarians Demonstrated in the Business Literature.” Co-authored by Charles B. Shrader, Iowa State University; published in 2013 in Library Resources and Technical Services, 57 (1), 51-65. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.57n1.51
- 2012 — Jean Donham, University of Northern Iowa, “Mental Models of Research: Generating Authentic Questions,” co-authored by Jill Heinrich and Kerry Bostwick of Cornell College; published in 2010 in College Teaching, 58: 8–14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/87567550903263834
- 2010 — Canovan, Becky, Anne Marie Gruber, Mary Anne Knefel, & Michele McKinlay, University of Dubuque, “Many Voices, One Goal: Measuring Student Success through Partnerships in the Core Curriculum.” In Collaborative Information Literacy Assessments: Strategies for Evaluating Teaching and Learning, edited by T. P. Mackey & T. E. Jacobson, 175-211. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2009.
- 2008 — Karen Shostrom Lehmann, Wartburg College, “Assessment of Student Learning from Reference Service,” co-authored by Jill Gremmels; published in 2007 in College and Research Libraries, 68(6): 488-501. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.68.6.488

ILA/ACRL PR/Marketing Award Winners – Given in odd years

Previous Winners
- 2023 — Dordt University, “Let the Library Be Your Lifesaver”
- 2021 — Loras College
- 2019 — University of Dubuque, “You Get a Stapler! Everybody Gets a Stapler! “
- 2017 — North Iowa Area Community College
- 2015 — Clarke University, “Connected Campus Completes Stanley the Pug Library Videos“
- 2013 — University of Iowa
- 2011 — Loras College
- 2009 — University of Dubuque

ILA/ACRL Scholarship Winners

The ILA/ACRL Awards Committee usually selects one scholarship winner to attend the ILA/ACRL Spring Conference and the Fall ILA Conference. In some years multiple scholarships have been awarded. The scholarship helps fund attendance to the conferences.

Previous Winners – Mary Iber Spring Conference Award

- 2024 — Kay (Katie) Hansen, Waverly Public Library & University of Iowa (student)
- 2023 — Lauren Claeys, University of Iowa
- 2022 — Sarah Young, Kirkwood Community College
- 2021 — Laura Kerr, University of Iowa
- 2020 — Conference canceled due to COVID-19
- 2019 —
- 2018 — Laurie Neuerburg, University of Iowa
- 2017 — Laura Sauser, Kirkwood Community College & University of Iowa (student)
- 2016 — Kate Kitchens, University of Dubuque
- 2015 — Debra Lynn Ford, University of Iowa (student)
- 2014 — Cassie McLoughlin, University of Iowa (student)
- 2013 — Brittney Thomas, University of Iowa
- 2012 — Jennifer Ryan, Luther College
- 2011 — Cara Stone, Indiana University (student)
- 2010 — Deb Robertson, Briar Cliff University
- 2009 — Myntha Cuffy, University of Iowa
- 2008 — Robyn Clark-Bridges, Mt. Mercy College
- 2008 — Mara Egherman, University of Iowa (student)
- 2007 — Mary Francis, University of Iowa (student)
- 2006 — Mirabelle “Mimi” Djenno, Drake University
- 2006 — Anne Marie Gruber, University of Dubuque
- 2005 — Clint Wrede, University of Northern Iowa
- 2005 — Jim Kapoun, Waldorf College
- 2004 — Amanda “Mandy” Swygart-Hobaugh, Cornell College
- 2003 — James O’Gorman, St. Ambrose University
- 2002 — Ericka Raber, University of Iowa
- 2001 — Michelle Simmons, Cornell College
- 2001 — Becky Lutkenhaus, University of Northern Iowa
- 2000 — Kent Snowden, University of Northern Iowa
- 1999 — Angie Schaper, North Iowa Community College
- 1998 — Toby Lyles, University of Iowa
- 1998 — Michelle Tedrow, Briar Cliff College
- 1997 —
- 1996 —
- 1995 —
- 1994 —
- 1993 —
- 1992 — Daria Bossman, Briar Cliff College
- 1992 — Kate Borowski, University of Iowa (student)
- 1991 — Jayne Smith, Des Moines Area Community College
- 1991 — Mary Kraljic, Ellsworth Community College
- 1991 — Nancy Rowell, Indian Hills Community College

Previous Winners – ILA Fall Conference Scholarship Award

- 2024 — Ashley Wildberg, University of Iowa (student)
- 2023 — Brittany Meade, Central College
- 2022 — Brittaney Ponce, Ottumwa Public Library & University of Iowa (student)
- 2021 — Melissa Gevaert, University of Northern Iowa
- 2020 — Virtual Conference due to COVID-19
- 2019 — Megan Blackford, Hawkeye Community College
- 2018 — David Yoo, University of Iowa (student)
- 2017 — Cindy Bancroft, University of Northern Iowa
- 2016 — Kate Thompson, University of Alabama (student)
- 2015 — Ashley McHose, Wartburg College
- 2014 — Alyssa Grigsby, Buena Vista University
- 2013 — Ariana Santiago, University of Iowa
- 2012 — Katelyn Wolff, University of Dubuque (student)
- 2012 — Rebecca Philipsen
- 2012 — Emily Frieda Shaw, University of Iowa
- 2011 — Samantha Bouwers, University of Iowa (student)
- 2010 — Sarah Thompson, Briar Cliff University
- 2009 — Amy Roberson, Grinnell College
- 2008 — Myntha Cuffy, University of Iowa
- 2007 — Dan Gall, University of Iowa
- 2007 — Sarah Frye, Wartburg College
- 2006 — Rebecca Routh, University of Iowa
- 2005 — Jennifer Turner, Waldorf College
- 2005 — Aileen Chang-Matus, Cornell College
- 2004 — Ellie Lensch, Luther College
- 2004 — Jennifer Wolfe, University of Iowa
- 2004 — Elizabeth Schau, Cornell College
- 2003 — Lezley Johansen, Upper Iowa University
- 2002 — James Fisk, Morningside College
- 2001 — Marianne Mason, University of Iowa
- 2001 — Ryan Gjerde, Luther College
- 2001 — James Fisk, Morningside College
- 2001 — Marianne Mason, University of Iowa
- 2001 — Ericka Kober, University of Iowa
- 2000 — Brenda Molife, University of Iowa
- 2000 — Brian McAtee, Southeastern Community College
- 1999 — Laura Vannorsdel, American Institute of Business Library, Des Moines
- 1998 —
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- 1995 —
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- 1993 — Yongan Wu, Simpson College
- 1992 — Susan Jelliger, University of Iowa (student)
- 1991 —