Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award / en Larry Alford receives Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award /celebrates/larry-alford-receives-ron-macdonald-distinguished-service-award <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Larry Alford receives Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award</span> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-type/community" hreflang="en">Community</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>lanthierj</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2022-12-19T12:59:56-05:00" title="Monday, December 19, 2022 - 12:59" class="datetime">Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:59</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-people/staff" hreflang="en">Staff</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-campus field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-campus/mississauga" hreflang="en">Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-campus/st-george" hreflang="en">St. George</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-campus/scarborough" hreflang="en">Scarborough</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-awards-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6867" hreflang="en">Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/celebrates/awards-tags/u-t-libraries" hreflang="en">U of T Libraries</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-image-orientation field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">landscape</div> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/media/Larry-P-crop.jpg" width="750" height="500" alt="&quot;&quot;"> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>(photo by Paul Terefenko)</p> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW1095961 BCX0" style="padding:0px"> <p>University Chief Librarian <strong>Larry P. Alford </strong>has been recognized with the prestigious Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award from colleagues at the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN).&nbsp;</p> <p>“U of T is extremely fortunate to have Larry Alford at the helm of our world-class library system. He keenly recognizes the vital role that libraries play in student success and research excellence,”&nbsp;said University of Toronto Vice-President and Provost <strong>Cheryl Regehr</strong>. “Larry has been a key contributor to our university's research enterprise. He is constantly working to evolve our libraries, expanding access to research and building crucial partnerships throughout the university community.”</p> <p>Alford assumed the role of university chief librarian in 2011 and has been a vital leader in the Canadian research library community, working to build strong and resilient digital research and scholarly communications infrastructure to benefit not only U of T but research libraries across Canada.</p> <p>“Libraries are continually reinventing themselves as content becomes more accessible online,” Alford said. “We play an essential role in enhancing access and preservation, building connections, and reinforcing why research matters. </p> <p>“It is a privilege to collaborate with colleagues at CRKN and at U of T to lead change and evolve as society evolves.”</p> <p>In its citation, the CRKN said that, alongside all his career accomplishments, those who have worked with Mr. Alford describe him as generous, enthusiastic&nbsp;and empathetic. They noted that he is committed to equity, passionate about inspiring students, supporting faculty, mentoring staff&nbsp;and collaborating with colleagues.&nbsp;</p> <h3><a href="https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/larry-p-alford-awarded-2022-ron-macdonald-distinguished-service-award">See the CRKN article</a></h3> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-source field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Libraries</div> <div class="field field--name-field-top-story-hub-page- field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Top Story (Hub page)</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:59:56 +0000 lanthierj 178582 at