Alexandria Library Director Rose T. Dawson received the prestigious Trailblazers Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association at the organization’s annual conference in Philadelphia last month.
The award represents the Black Caucus of the American Library Association’s highest honor, presented every five years to recognize pioneering contributions that have “blazed a trail” in the library profession. Dawson became the first black director of the Alexandria Library when she took the position in 2008.
“I am deeply grateful to have been selected to receive this award,” Dawson said. “I believe that libraries are meant to improve the communities they serve, and this can be true in many ways. Access to information for all, and the preservation of history for all, means a greater chance at justice for all.”…