Elevate!

In October, US librarian Justin Hoenke approached me to co-nominate Auckland Libraries' Rachael Rivera for the American Library Journal‘s annual Movers & Shakers Award, highlighting professionals who have done exceptional work in libraries around the world. Rachael's engagement with homeless communities in New Zealand was a key part of our session at the LIANZA 2017 conference, sparking a lively national debate about the role of libraries.

Today, Rachael was announced as a winner of the 2018 Movers & Shakers Award and her friends & supporters worldwide are justifiably celebrating. From her days back in suburban Auckland to current international glory as the leader of a flagship city-centre venue, Rachael is one of the greatest heroes of contemporary public librarianship.

Read more about the journey to her nomination here.