Martha Ransley Staff Service Award (1998-2021)

The Martha Ransley Staff Service Award was established in 1997 upon the retirement of Martha Ransley, former Head of the Circulation Department, "To recognize and reward members of the SHRA Libraries Staff who provide outstanding leadership and service in furthering the accomplishment of the mission of the Libraries to provide service to students, faculty, staff and members of the community which the University serves."

Martha Ransley Staff Service Award Winners

  • Patrick Dollar, 2021
  • Will Cook, 2020
  • Alaina Jones, 2019
  • Callie Coward, 2018
  • Sean Mulligan, 2017
  • Kathelene McCarty Smith, 2016
  • Ann Perdue, 2015
  • Katherine Nunnally, 2014
  • Susan Hendrickson, 2013
  • Cheryl Cross, 2012
  • Cindy Zaruba, 2011
  • Stacey Krim, 2010
  • Susan Farr, 2009
  • Cindy Slater, 2008
  • Audrey Sage, 2007
  • Clara Kelly, 2006
  • Bob Clair, 2005
  • Sue Brusnahan, 2004
  • Teresa Allen, 2003
  • Patricia Black, 2002
  • Jimmy Thompson, 2001
  • Betty Carter, 2000
  • John Overly, 1999
  • Modgie Jeffers, 1998

Award Winner Gift:  The staff service award winner receives a monetary award and has their name engraved on the University Libraries Staff Services Award plaque. The winner also serves on the committee for at least 2 years. (Winners may ask to recuse themselves for a year if they wish to nominate someone else for the award.)

Eligibility:  SHRA staff member with 3 years or more employment in the University Libraries.

Selection Criteria Considerations:

  • Commendable initiative and perseverance in their service within the Libraries (regardless of whether they work quietly work behind the scenes or in public services).
  • Outstanding contributions within their Unit as well as to the whole Libraries.
  • Show service beyond individual job responsibilities which embodies the spirit of this award for excellence.
  • Competency, creativity, and diligence in carrying out daily responsibilities.
  • Leadership and service on Libraries committees.
  • Participation in Libraries projects.
  • Assistance with the general work of the Libraries.
  • Exemplifies qualities worthy of emulation; a positive attitude, a sense of humor, appreciation of people, and a commitment to service.

This award has been superseded by the University Libraries Staff Service Award.