SLU’s Pius Library Named Missouri Library of the Year

Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/05/2021 - 16:12

Newswise — Saint Louis University’s Pius XII Memorial Library was named Missouri Library of the Year for distinguished achievement in service. The Missouri Library Association (MLA) will recognize SLU during an awards ceremony at the MLA’s annual conference on Wednesday, September 29. 

Martha Allen, assistant dean of User Services and professor at SLU’s Pius Library, said the recognition is due to library faculty and staff response to unique challenges brought on by the pandemic. In March of 2020, when a city-wide mandate forced most buildings on SLU’s campus to close, Allen said Pius Library remained open and began the transition to online services.