2005 CBHL Charles Robert Long Award of Extraordinary Merit to
Stanley H. Johnston, Jr.
June 9, 2005 - The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, Inc. (CBHL) selected Stanley H. Johnston, Jr., Curator of Rare Books, Holden Arboretum, Kirtland, Ohio, to receive the 2005 Charles Robert Long Award of Merit. The award presentation was made at Longwood Gardens as part of the recent CBHL annual meeting hosted by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Johnston received this honor "in recognition of extraordinary merit; with gratitude for outstanding contributions and services to CBHL; in acknowledgement of his many works of outstanding bibliographic scholarship in the field of botanical literature; and with appreciation for his active educational outreach efforts and many critical and thoughtful contributions to the organization and its members."
Created by CBHL members in 1987, this award was the first and is the highest individual honor the organization bestows. The award was inspired by memories of Bob Long, CBHL member and a former president, editor of the CBHL Plant Bibliography series, and for many years on the staff of The New York Botanical Garden. Of particular note were Bob Long's commitment to professional development, his support of high library and bibliographic standards, his interest in the collaborative efforts of libraries, and his continued search for professionalism in librarianship.
Johnston was recognized for his exemplary service as Curator of Rare Books at the Holden Arboretum. An active member of CBHL for many years, Johnston has served as a speaker, committee chair and committee member, as well as a frequent Newsletter contributor and presenter and an involved participant of the online distribution list. He has authored such notable works of outstanding bibliographic scholarship as The Cleveland Herbal, Botanical, and Horticultural Collections and Cleveland’s Treasures from the World of Botanical Literature. His active educational outreach efforts include presentations of topics such as English herbals, Introduction to the book, Further studies in the book, Introduction to bibliography and Introduction to processes of book illustration. His many critical and thoughtful contributions to discussions at all levels on matters affecting CBHL, in a wide range of forums including the Strategic Planning Committee, the Steering Committee, business meetings, and informal discussions were also of note.
The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, Inc. is the leading professional organization in the field of botanical and horticultural information services. It recognizes the critical importance of collecting, preserving, and making accessible the accumulated knowledge about plants for present and future generations. For more information, visit its web site at http://www.cbhl.net.
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