Janice Benedict, an adult services librarian at Loveland (CO) Public Library, was announced as the Allie Beth Martin Award recipient at ALA. The award recognizes a librarian in a public library who has demonstrated extraordinary range and depth of knowledge about books or other library materials and distinguished ability to share that knowledge.

Kimberly Patton, young adult specialist for the Lawrence (KS) Public Library, is the first recipient of the Librarian of the Month award, sponsored by Macmillan. She recently served as chair of the Teen Manual Committee at the Collaborative Summer Library Program and is coauthor of A Year of Programming for Teens (ALA Editions, 2006).

Shauna Masella of Portland (OR) is one of two winners of a $6,000 Melcher Scholarship, awarded annually to students who plan to enter ALA-accredited programs, obtain a master's degree in library science and specialize in library service to children.

Four Colorado libraries are winners of ALA "American Dream" grants, a one-time award of $5,000 designed to help public libraries increase their literacy services to adult English language learners. Congratulations to Douglas County Library, Castle Rock; High Plains Library District, Greeley; Lafayette Public Library; and Upper San Juan Library District, Pagosa Springs.

Douglas County (CO) Libraries and The Network DC, the county television station in Douglas County, received two Emmy Awards from The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for their Public Service Announcement, "Discover Your Library."

The Denver (CO) Public Library is listed as one of the "most modern libraries in the world" by Best Colleges Online, based on the library's new and creative ways of using technology and design.

The Parmly Billings (MT) Library recently launched a new website, and has just finished working on a PSA with the local TV station, KTVQ. Visit the home page for a link to the announcement.

The Johnson County (KS) Library won the American Library Association's 2008 Marshall Cavendish Excellence in Library Programming Award for its "Literature in the Justice System" program.

The Lawrence (KS) High School Library received an ALA LAMA "Best of Show" award in the inaugural category of videos 31 seconds to five minutes. The award recognizes the best library public relations and marketing materials from the previous year.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) recently announced the recipients of the Native American library grants. A number of BCR member libraries were named as recipients.

The Lewis & Clark (MT) Library was selected as a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant, awarded in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (NV) also received a grant.