Shaun Hardy Named 2016 Mary B. Ansari Distinguished Service Award Recipient

Shaun Hardy, librarian at the DTM/Geophysical Laboratory Library of Carnegie Science, is the recipient of the 2016 Mary B. Ansari Distinguished Service Award from the Geoscience Information Society (GSIS).

The GSIS is an international professional organization devoted to improving the exchange of information in the geosciences through cooperation among scientists, librarians, editors, cartographers, educators, and information professionals. The Mary B. Ansari Distinguished Service Award was established in 2005 through the generous support of Ms. Ansari, Director Emerita for Branch Libraries and Administrative Services at the University of Nevada-Reno and President of the Geoscience Information Society in 1990. 

Hardy is highly regarded in GSIS for his willingness to step in when help is needed.  Letters in support of his nomination emphasized his supportive and collegial nature.  One letter said, "He is the epitome of the engaged professional--serving the GSIS as an officer and committee member, the broader geoscience community via his service on the GeoRef Advisory Board, and sharing his expertise with his colleagues in an upbeat, always supportive manner."  Another letter stated, "His service to GSIS and other professional societies, his outstanding work at Carnegie, his publication record, and his support of individuals in the profession are all notable."

Hardy will receive the award at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America meeting in Denver in September 2016, when GSIS celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Congratulations, Shaun! 

July 14, 2016