Hesburgh Libraries

Congratulations, Julia Schneider, winner of the 2024 Rev. Paul J. Foik, C.S.C., Award.  

The annual award honors a library faculty member who has contributed significantly to the Notre Dame community and the library profession through personal scholarship and substantive engagement in professional associations. 

Schneider is the Hesburgh Libraries Scholarly Resources and Assessment Librarian for Arts, Humanities, and Architecture. She is also the Subject Specialist for Medieval Studies and subject liaison for German Language and Literature. 

In the citation shared for her nomination, Schneider is described as “dazzling in the knowledge of her subject areas and dogged in her dedication to helping others and solving problems.” Read the full citation.

“We are proud to see Julia’s tireless efforts in support of our faculty and students recognized. Her work includes scholarly achievements in her field and contributions to the research efforts of faculty, students, and visiting scholars within Medieval Studies and across other disciplines. Julia’s leadership has had a profound impact on humanities research and an equally positive impact on advancing our Hesburgh Libraries mission and vision,” said K. Matthew Dames, Dean of Hesburgh Libraries and University of Notre Dame Press. “Julia embodies the spirit of the Rev. Paul J. Foik, C.S.C., award.”

The Hesburgh Libraries community is pleased to see Julia Schneider recognized for her notable contributions to the Hesburgh Libraries, the University of Notre Dame and the library profession.

View past winners of the Rev. Paul J. Foik, C.S.C., Award.