Shirley J. Davis Staff Excellence Award

To enhance the University Libraries at The Pennsylvania State University in order to create a nurturing, encouraging, and inspiring workplace through honoring outstanding service by employees of the University.

Endowment Impact

Find out how this fund had a direct impact on the University Libraries.

2026 University Libraries Awards recognize outstanding employee contributions

Penn State University Libraries recognized 16 outstanding faculty and staff on May 27, from among its more than 500 employees University-wide. Faculty and staff based at the Abington, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, Harrisburg, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre and York campuses received awards.