PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
11/26/2014
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Sherry Abrams, Director of Public Relations
(706) 583-2552, [email protected]
Director of Library Services Receives Recognition
ATHENS, GA (11/26/2014) – The Georgia Library Association (GLA) recognized the outstanding
service of Carol Stanley, director of library services at Athens Technical College, to the
organization by presenting her with the Bob Richardson Memorial Award. Established in 2001,
the award, which honors Bob Richardson’s dedicated service to GLA, is given to an individual
who has made significant contributions to the organization through their time and effort.
“Carol’s passion, dedication, knowledge, and experiences have greatly assisted in advancing
GLA goals, from emceeing the scholarship raffle to facilitating entire state conferences,” said
Jean Cook, GLA Awards Chair. “This award formally recognized all of her contributions.”
In January 2015, Stanley will celebrate 20 years with Athens Technical College. She began her
career at the college as the evening librarian and was interim director of library services from
1996-1997. For 11 years, she held the position of branch librarian at the Athens Technical
College Elbert County Campus before being named director of library services in 2011.
Citing her personal mission, Stanley strives to help people find the information they need and
to provide a welcoming environment with useful services and resources. She has also worked
diligently to enhance the virtual offerings of the library catalog and online library help services.
Stanley has also received the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Library Council
Leadership Award (2000) and the Kovacs Award for Outstanding Alumni Achievement from UNC
at Greensboro, Department of Library and Information Studies (2010).
An active member of the GLA since 1995, Stanley has served on the public relations committee,
nominating committee and membership committee. She was also elected to leadership
positions within GLA including treasurer, 2nd vice president of membership, 1st vice
president/president elect, and GLA president.
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Originally from Hillsborough, NC, Stanley earned a B.A. in Business Management from North
Carolina State University and a Masters in Library Science from University of North Carolina at
Greensboro. Prior to working for Athens Technical College, she was a librarian at Queens
College in Charlotte, NC.
About Athens Technical College: Since 1958, Athens Technical College has served citizens by
providing quality educational programs in a 10-county service area. It offers over 150 program
specializations in business, health, technical, and manufacturing-related areas. Students attend
Athens Technical College on five campuses (Athens-Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Walton Counties
plus the Athens Community Career Academy), Adult Learning Centers, and through Continuing
Education opportunities. Athens Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Institution and a
unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. To learn more about Athens Technical College
visit www.AthensTech.edu.
Photo Caption: Carol Stanley, Athens Technical College director
of library services, recently received the Georgia Library
Association’s Bob Richardson Memorial Award to recognize her
contributions to the organization.
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