This year, we congratulate Dr. Benjamin Aaker, MD, FACEP, Director, Scholarship Pathways Program and Director of Clinical Integration at the USD Sanford School of Medicine, for his support of the Wegner Library and librarians. He was photographed with what he describes as one of his favorite books, The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Dr. Aaker describes the book as a “quick read because there is only one topic-focus. If you are like me, you spend most days going from thing to thing, putting out fires. Keller and Papasan taught me the importance of focus on the one thing that makes the most difference in my life. Steps include learning to say 'no' and creating an environment that supports goals. It's had a huge impact on me and is an easy must-read for anyone trying to improve their life.” Dr. Aaker is an emergency physician at Avera Sacred Heart in Yankton, SD.
Wegner Library READ Poster Award
The American Library Association developed the first "READ" poster over forty years ago, and numerous libraries have since used them to encourage reading and celebrate accomplishments in their communities. In 2022, the Wegner Health Sciences Library created the annual READ Poster Award to highlight the importance of information literacy and honor the library's many supporters.
The Wegner Library READ Poster Award recognizes at least one library supporter each year by featuring their image on a poster and displaying it in the library. Nominations are accepted at any time, but they should be submitted no later than the last Friday in February for that year's award. Winners are announced in the fall of that year. Anyone who is a regular user of Wegner Library's resources, or who supports the library in any way, is eligible for nomination.
Statement of Eligibility
We understand the terms of eligibility broadly. Any individual who has made or is making a significant contribution to the Wegner Health Sciences Library, or who regularly utilizes the Wegner Health Sciences Library resources, is eligible for nomination. This includes board members, and any faculty, staff, students, or healthcare practitioners from any of Wegner's nine partner groups:
For questions or comments about eligibility, or about the READ program in general, please contact Wegner Library: wegner@usd.edu | 605-357-1400
Anonymous submissions
You may choose to anonymously nominate an individual for the READ poster award by mailing your nomination form to: Wegner Health Sciences Library, 1400 W 22nd St. Suite 100, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105.
Winners of the Wegner Library READ Poster Award are selected by a committee comprised of library faculty and staff. Nominees may be anyone who supports the library, which should be understood broadly. Examples of support include using and/or promoting the library's resources, advancing the library's mission, serving on boards, collaborating on library projects, donating time and/or money to the library, and more.
Nomination forms can be found here.
