Dunedin Public Libraries are delighted to announce the 2024 Library Citation has been awarded to Russell Walker
Since 2001 the Library Citation has been awarded annually to a Dunedin resident who has made a long and outstanding contribution to library collections, services or programmes and/or the promotion of libraries and reading.
The citation will be formally presented to Russell on Wednesday 4 December as part of the libraries’ annual Christmas morning tea to thank volunteers and others for their contributions during the year.
The citation recognises Russell’s longstanding contribution to the Dunedin Public Libraries Association (Friends of the Library).
“Russell has served on the Friends committee for 12 years, including two years as both President and Treasurer,” the citation notes.
“Russell’s dedication, collaborative nature, reliability, and outstanding contributions are hallmarks of his involvement in the Friends of the Library.”
“Dunedin Public Libraries is profoundly grateful to Russell and to all previous committees, for their enthusiastic and ongoing support of the Library. The contribution from the Friends of the Library over many years is greatly valued.”