Kristin Pekoll, CAE

50 Distinguished Alumni UW-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies 2017 UW-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies 50th Anniversary Gala Honoring our 50 Distinguished Alumni who, through their lives and work, exemplify the breadth, diversity, culture, and spirit of the School of Information Studies and its research, academics, practice and community engagement.

Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award iSchool at University of Illinois 2009 Awarded to the West Bend Community Memorial Library, for its steadfast advocacy on behalf of intellectual freedom in the face of a library challenge. https://www.michaelzimmer.org/2009/12/09/west-bend-public-library-wins-downs-intellectual-freedom-award/

WLA/Proquest Intellectual Freedom Award Wisconsin Library Association 2009 The staff and friends of The West Bend Public Library have been awarded the 2009 WLA/ProQuest Intellectual Freedom Award. Specific recognition is given to Michael Tyree, Director of The West Bend Public Library, and Kristin Pekoll, Young Adult Librarian, as well as other West Bend staff, members of the Library Board, and supportive community members, especially blog creator Maria Hanrahan. The nomination stated: Together and via their unique roles, the staff, the Board, and the… Show more The staff and friends of The West Bend Public Library have been awarded the 2009 WLA/ProQuest Intellectual Freedom Award. Specific recognition is given to Michael Tyree, Director of The West Bend Public Library, and Kristin Pekoll, Young Adult Librarian, as well as other West Bend staff, members of the Library Board, and supportive community members, especially blog creator Maria Hanrahan. The nomination stated: Together and via their unique roles, the staff, the Board, and the community members have been able to defend people’s right to read materials of their choosing — without barriers that prohibit access to information. I am in awe of all that they’ve faced and in all that they’ve accomplished. They are role models for us all.The Fall 2009 issue of the Intellectual Freedom Roundtable Newsletter noted: "Going through any challenge requires commitment, professional integrity, and guts. It is a long mental and physical process, and with each day, a new commitment to the core values of intellectual freedom in our profession is required. Our colleagues met this challenge, and while this case may not be over, it is our hope that they can be proud of their actions and their firm standing in the face of strong controversy." http://wla.wisconsinlibraries.org/ifrt/if-award/2009-wla-proquest-intellectual-freedom-award-winner Show less