The LRC's Kirsten Wurmann Named Recipient of CASLIS Award for Special Librarianship in Canada

The LRC's very own Kirsten Wurmann has been named the recipient of the 2010 Canadian Association of Special Libraries and Information Services (CASLIS) Award for Special Librarianship in Canada.

The CLA announcement explains why Kirsten was chosen:

Kirsten Wurmann, librarian at the Legal Resource Centre of Alberta, exemplifies the best of the profession in her dedication to the right of everyone in our society to know about, and have free access to, the law. Her unwavering commitment to enhancing quality of life by increasing legal literacy is evident in both her work and her extensive community involvement. In particular, she has demonstrated leadership and innovation by successfully advocating, and implementing, the use of technology to ensure that legal information reaches those with the greatest need to know, regardless of location or personal circumstances.

Kirsten uses her skills as a librarian to make the law accessible to the public through her work at the Legal Resource Centre. Her work on ACJNet allows people around the province and across the country to find legal information. She further serves the community through her involvement with the Greater Edmonton Library Association Women's Prison and Re-integration Subcommittee. As a founding member and current Chair of the Subcommittee, Kirsten has been instrumental in the revitalization of the library at the Edmonton Institution for Women. She is active with the work of the Story Book Project - a program in which volunteers record women reading stories, then send the recording and a copy of the book to their children. Kirsten will be part of a panel presentation on the work of the Subcommittee at the 2010 CLA Conference.

CALSIS President Robyn Stockand said in a press release, "We were impressed by the significant impact Kirsten makes in her profession and to society as a whole." "She truly embodies the spirit of public service and the right to information, which are cornerstones of our profession. CASLIS is thrilled to have such a shining role model receive the 2010 CASLIS Award for Special Librarianship"

For more information on the award, check out the Canadian Libraries Association press release.

Congratulations, Kirsten!