MLIS graduate, Daniel Jones, was recently named "Outstanding New Librarian" by the Florida Library Association for 2024.
FLA has stated, "Daniel Jones, Librarian 1, has exhibited exceptional resourcefulness, creativity, leadership, and dedication in serving the community at the Naranja Branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System. He has also helped advance the library system by participating in professional committees and leadership in staff training efforts. He has identified the diverse needs of patrons, ranging from opportunities for STEAM education to assistance with accessing social services and health and wellness resources. He established two highly successful programs for tweens and teens. All Hands on Tech is a science and technology program focused on open-ended, intergenerational, play-based STEAM engagement. The Teen Library Advisory Committee (TLAC) is pivotal in shaping the branch's collection development and program prioritization for teenagers and supporting other aspects of library operations. Through his strategic design and implementation of novel approaches to meeting these diverse needs, along with his ability to cultivate new sources of financial and other support, Daniel Jones has consistently demonstrated his commitment to librarianship and enhancing community welfare."
Read the full list of 2024 FLA Award Winners here.