Barnard Outstanding Service Award
The Barnard Outstanding Service Award was established by David and Kay Barnard to recognize library staff members who have achieved over and above what is required in their position description and have made outstanding contributions in serving the information needs of students, faculty, and staff. The Award continues to be supported by the David P. Barnard Family Endowment and the Stout Foundation, Inc.
Award Recipients
Tanya Gunkel, Educational Materials librarian, is the recipient of the 2024 Barnard Outstanding Service Award.
Tanya’s nominators spoke highly of her work to improve library services through her leadership on the library strategic planning and the library outreach committees. "Tanya has improved the experience for students by continually evaluating the space and collection needs in the EMC, helped to introduce new signage and wayfinding on the fourth floor, and found innovative ways to connect the library with campus through collaborations and outreach. Tanya demonstrates outstanding customer service in many ways."
Susan Lindahl is this year’s recipient of the UW-Stout University Library Barnard Outstanding Service Award. Susan has worked for the University Library for 17 years, serving in many different roles. Currently she is the Library’s Assistant Director, Access Services Manager, Cataloger, Copyright Officer, and Building Manager. Nominators described Susan as being “student focused”, “an advocate for library spaces” including securing new carpet for the first floor, “an important leader on the issue of book challenges in the community of Menomonie”, and “a quiet but effective leader and advocate for the library.” Susan’s nominations reflected the way she priorities students and her ability to collaborate across campus to make the library accessible to all.
Print Acquisitions and Resource Specialist Kim Uetz won the 2021 Barnard Award. She truly exemplifies the standards of excellence defined by this award. “Kim is a steady and reliable IRS contact for faculty and students, and she has worked very effectively to ensure that students and faculty receive the resources they need--even in a time of great uncertainty and crisis,” said one nomination.
Statements on Kim’s behalf recognized her “as one of the library’s few ‘essential workers’ throughout the early days of the pandemic” and multiple nominations mentioned her innovative work on the “E”ffordability Conference. Kim always has the students’ best interests in mind, she creates strong relationships and is dedicated to providing the best service possible.
We hope to celebrate during Fall semester.
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Ann Vogl 2019-2020 |
Cory Mitchell 2018-2019 |
Heather Stecklein 2017-2018 |
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Kate Kramschuster 2016-2017 |
Robert Butterfield 2015-2016 |
Matthew Decker-Maurer 2014-2015 |
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Kathy Winter 2013-2014 |
Josh Steans 2012-2013 |
Robin Melland 2011-2012 |
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Jeanette Schermann 2010-2011 |
Jana Reeg-Steidinger 2009-2010 |
Bill Johnston 2008-2009 |
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Rebecca Hendrickson 2007-2008 |
Kevin Thorie 2006-2007 |
LuAnn Olson 2005-2006 |
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Vicki Tritt 2004-2005 |
Yvonne Burton 2003-2004 |
Mary Richards 2002-2003 |
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Carol Hagness 2001-2002 |
Diana Slater 2001-2002 |
Jeanette Brunner 2000-2001 |
About the Barnards
David and Kathleen (Kay) Barnard have been involved with the University of Wisconsin-Stout for over 70 years. Kay came to Stout as a transfer student in 1938. After raising a family she went on to have a successful career in education. Dave transferred to Stout as a student in 1940 and was hired in 1946 to teach graphic arts and audio-visual education. From 1970-1987 Dave was the Dean of Learning Resources (which included the Library).
Since their retirements, the Barnards have continued to play an active role in the development of the University, the Library, as well as the community. In 2009 Dr. Barnard was named the Outstanding Alumnus of the year for the University.
