Robert Kieft

College librarian at Occidental College

Robert Kieft

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In choosing Kieft, the committee unanimously honored his nearly decade long investment in reformatting the from a print volume to an ongoing, dynamic and interactive database with nearly 16,000 entries—an effort that included contributions from scores of people who became known as “Friends of Bob’s.” Kleft demonstrated his leadership skills and commitment by coordinating this effort to create an innovative resource that established a new kind of community for librarians, at a time when reference was transitioning to a more digital experience.

Awards Won

Title Year
Historical-Photographs_IsadoreGilbertMudge_forweb2.jpg Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award

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To recognize an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to reference librarianship. This contribution may include an imaginative and constructive program in a particular library; authorship of a significant book or articles in the reference field; creative and inspirational teaching; active participation in professional associations devoted to reference services; or leadership in other noteworthy professional activities.

2012 - Winner(s)

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