Hesburgh Libraries

Joseph W. Thomas was presented with the 2008 Rev. Paul J. Foik, CSC, Award at the President’s Dinner on May 20. The award is given annually in recognition of exemplary contributions by a Notre Dame librarian. Thomas serves as head of Technical Services, the largest unit within the Kresge Law Library. Recognized as an “excellent administrator, a very knowledgeable librarian and a terrific colleague,” Thomas is playing a critical role in the Law School building and renovation process. He has been active in the American Association of Law Libraries and is past chair of both its Technical Services Special Interest Section and the Price Index Advisory Committee. Thomas also served for three years as editor of Technical Services Law Librarian.