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Ann Vogl Wins University Library Barnard Award 2020

University Library congratulates Systems Librarian Ann Vogl for winning the prestigious Barnard Award 2020! 

“Ann doesn't give up on difficult problems, but keeps coming back and viewing them from a
different perspective until she finds a way forward,” said one of Ann’s nominations for the
Barnard Award.

Ann, a member of the University Library team for seven years, said she was surprised when
she learned of her win at a recent All Staff meeting. 

“There are so many awesome people that work in the library; they deserve it more than I do,”
Ann first thought when she learned of earning the Barnard Award.

Ann’s Barnard Award nominations prove the award is well deserved. Her efforts are
appreciated by everyone at Stout. Her nominations including praise including: 

•”Ann is a calm force that is dependable and always quietly getting things done. She is
excellent in perceiving needs of library patrons, her colleagues, campus community and the
library.”

•”Ann' s work on the Study room reservation system was a long awaited project which only
happened when Ann became leader of the group responsible for implementing it. The
reservation system immediately worked flawlessly and was instantly popular with the students.”

•”Ann effectively lays out timelines and keeps projects moving forward.”

•”Ann is ethical and hard working. Her integrity and great attitude that she exhibits every day
to the community make her an excellent candidate for the Barnard Outstanding Service Award.”

Despite Ann’s win, she is not slowing down in her work to make University Library and Stout
the best it can be.

 “My goal is always to provide the best service I can, and make our systems better for
everyone using them,” Vogl said.

The David P. Barnard Family Endowment and Stout University Foundation support the award.
David Barnard, retired dean of Learning Resources, and his wife, Kay, established the award
in 2000.

Traditionally, a proper shindig is held for the Barnard Award winner, but due to the current
health pandemic, University Library celebrates Ann from a distance. A party will be hosted in
Ann’s honor when it is again safe to do so.

“You tell me when the party is,” Ann said.

You’ll be the first to know, Ann.