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Northern New York Library Network honors Potsdam Library staff member

Posted 6/1/15

Janet Moore of Potsdam Public Library was the recipient of the NNYLN 25th Award for Excellence in Library Service. She is shown with the staff of Potsdam Public Library. POTSDAM- The Northern New …

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Northern New York Library Network honors Potsdam Library staff member

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Janet Moore of Potsdam Public Library was the recipient of the NNYLN 25th Award for Excellence in Library Service. She is shown with the staff of Potsdam Public Library.

POTSDAM- The Northern New York Library Network presented this year’s Award for Excellence in Library Service to Potsdam Public Library's Janet Moore.

She was honored during the NNYLN’s Annual Meeting held May 21, 2015 at the Riveredge Resort in Alexandria Bay.

Having “a smile that lights up a room,” “a wonderful asset,” and “devoted to her community” were few of the phrases used to describe the recipient of the 25th NNYLN Award for Excellence in Library Service.

The NNYLN, based in Potsdam, provides services to libraries in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties. The Excellence Award is given annually to a library staff member or director who contributes to: the encouragement of reading and creation of inducements to greater use of library materials; promotes interlibrary cooperation and sharing; and provides open access to information for all; among other attributes.

All of the patrons of Potsdam Public Library understand that “she will meet their needs in a dedicated and enthusiastic manner,” a letter of nomination on Janet Moore's behalf stated. “She is the warm, cheerful face that patrons encounter when they first step into the library. No question is too small or insignificant as she goes about the daily business of meeting the public's needs.”

Another nomination letter said that her work “was done with an enthusiastic smile and genuine sense of patron service. Born and raised in the Potsdam area, she is very devoted to her community and that spirit shines as an inspiration to the rest of the staff.”

Janet Moore has been a staff member of the Potsdam Public Library for 46 years, and plans to retire this year.

Over 50 individuals from the NNY Library Network’s seven-county region were on hand to congratulate Janet Moore on her award.