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DeWeese receives service award
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Eldonna DeWeese, editor of the
Southern Baptist Periodical Index and assistant professor emeritus at the
University Libraries of Southwest Baptist University, received the Betty Hurtt
Meritorious Service Award presented by the Association of Librarians and
Archivist at Baptist Institutions.
SBPI is an
index of Southern Baptist periodicals that was initially published by the Historical
Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. University Libraries began
publishing the Index in 1986. DeWeese has been the editor since the University
Libraries took control of publishing. In addition, she served in various
capacities in the University Libraries for 25 years, including acting dean,
retiring in 2003.
“Throughout
her career she continually exhibited a warm and cheerful attitude when working
on projects with university faculty and students and with other librarians and
archivists,” the award resolution stated. “The Association of Librarians and
Archivists at Baptist Institutions acknowledges the significance of her
admirable and exceptional contributions to the Baptist library and archive
profession.”
DeWeese has
served as an active ALABI member, including serving as the organization’s
president from 2004-05, and as ALABI secretary, program committee chair and as
a member of many other committees.
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