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Dana Barber, the library director of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in Bristol Borough, has been honored with the Certificate of Merit Award by the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) for her exceptional contributions to library services.
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The award, recognized as a distinguished honor by PaLA, is bestowed upon individuals demonstrating exemplary leadership and engagement in library management.
Barber’s recognition speaks volumes about her persistent efforts in serving the Bristol Borough community and her dedication to the goals of both the Grundy Library and PaLA, according to the library.
With over 25 years under her belt at the Grundy Library on Radcliffe Street, Barber has initiated multiple programs aimed at bolstering library services, promoting literacy, and instilling a love for learning in the Bristol Bristol Borough community and beyond. Those efforts have positioned the library as a vital entity in the cultural and educational sphere of Bucks County.
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“The Grundy Foundation trustees and staff join me in congratulating Dana upon receipt of her well-deserved recognition and award,” said Eugene Williams, executive director of the Grundy Foundation. “We see the dedication and hard work she brings to Grundy daily and the results of her stewardship especially during recent challenging times. A visionary leader who leads by example, we’re proud to call her a colleague and friend and are happy she can be as impactful with PaLA as she is with us.”
Outside the confines of the Grundy Library, Barber continues her advocacy for the indispensable value of libraries, emphasizing their crucial role as community assets.
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“This Certificate of Merit acknowledges Dana Barber’s dedication to the library profession, innovative contributions to library services, and unwavering commitment to the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library’s mission,” the library said.
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