[Web4lib] Draft resolution on John Iliff

[K.G. Schneider]

While John was best known in the public library communities, some of you
from broader library technology circles may remember him as well. 

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Subject: [Publib] Draft resolution on John Iliff

This needs to be fleshed out with more concrete examples of John's
contributions (though in my opinion what John gave us cannot be bottled or
codified). Feel free to share/pass along and please return back to me by the
end of next week, Friday June 16. Thanks.

Karen G. Schneider
kgs at bluehighways.com 

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DRAFT MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR JOHN ILIFF

Whereas, John Iliff served libraries and the library profession for almost X
years with distinction and dedication; and

Whereas, John's humor, intelligence, and compassion for the challenge of
learning new technologies inspired many librarians to engage with the
Internet and other technologies on behalf of those they serve; and

Whereas, John was a technology pioneer who was instrumental in implementing
Internet access for public libraries in Florida; and 

Whereas, along with Jean Armour Polly, in 1992 John Iliff founded and for
five years co-moderated PUBLIB, one of the first discussion lists for
librarians and still in use today; 

Whereas, John was a gifted educator, trainer, and presenter whose classes
and conference presentations were renowned for the depth of his knowledge
and his infectious enthusiasm for complex technologies;

Whereas, John was a superb reference librarian whose skills at the Pinellas
Park Public Library earned him the 1998 award for city employee of the year;

Whereas, John was a friend and mentor to countless librarians around the
world; 

Therefore, be it resolved, That the American Library Association recognize
the remarkable achievements of John Iliff and his many unique contributions
to the library profession; and, 

Be it further resolved, that the American Library Association express their
sincere sympathy to the family and colleagues of John Iliff.

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