The University of South Alabama Biomedical Library was recently awarded the Distinguished Library Award for 2009 by the Consortium of Southern Biomedical Libraries (CONBLS).
The award was given in recognition of the success of the 2008 and 2009 Summer STARS and STRIPES Programs. USA biomedical librarians Beverly Rossini, Andrea Wright and Judy Burnham all worked on this project.
The STARS (Student Training for Academic Reinforcement in the Sciences) and STRIPES (Special Training to Raise Interest and Prepare for Entry into the Sciences) programs are part of the Center of Excellence/Center for Healthy Communities. The purpose of the programs is to enhance students’ preparation in math, science, communication skills and test preparation so that they will be better prepared for college and careers in the health sciences.
Librarians from USA’s Biomedical Library helped the students to develop their research and study skills. The students were from schools serving disadvantaged populations, and they had an interest in a career in health care.
The Distinguished Library Award recognizes innovation, sustainability and programs that contribute to the library's mission of service to the academic institution and the community.
The award plaque was accepted by Judy Burnham, director of USA’s Biomedical Library, at the annual meeting of the Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association.
