The Wyndham Robertson Library at Hollins University has received the 2009 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award in the college category from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association.

"Receiving an Excellence in Academic Libraries Award is a national tribute to a library and its staff for the outstanding services, programs and leadership they provide to their students, administrators, faculty and community," said ACRL Executive Director Mary Ellen K. Davis.

The library staff impressed the selection committee with its "can do" attitude that has resulted in many innovative and creative programs.

"The library’s 'green' program, an emphasis in the university’s strategic plan, displays forward thinking – far ahead of the curve both in content and partnership with the student body," said Pamela Snelson, chair of the 2009 Excellence in Academic Libraries Selection Committee and college librarian at Franklin & Marshall College. "The campus dining hall bookmobile program is one that members of the selection committee are eager to emulate at their libraries."

"The entire staff of the Wyndham Robertson Library is deeply honored to receive this award, especially since it comes from our peers in the profession," said Joan Ruelle, university librarian.

The Wyndham Robertson Library celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2009. Recognized as Virginia’s first National Literary Landmark, it features professional research assistance and technology resources, special collections, and government documents, and sponsors a variety of special events throughout the year to promote information literacy. The library is open to area residents as well as Hollins students, faculty and staff. For more information, visit www.hollins.edu/library.