Don Appleby was awarded the prestigious Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award during the Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Annual Conference on October 25, 2013.
The award recognizes an individual who has promoted academic libraries and librarianship statewide and who has provided leadership in the promotion of ALAO through service such as committee membership, executive board office, or interest group office.
Don was nominated by Alisa Mizikar of Wittenberg University. A member since 2005, he was recognized for his many years of service on the Executive Board as well as the Conference Planning Committee. Don is currently serving his second term as Treasurer.
Congrats, Don!