Patrick receives the 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award from Dr. Louise Spiteri, director of Dalhousie's School of Information Management.
Last night, Patrick Ellis was honoured by the Dalhousie School of Information Management Associated Alumni when he received the 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award.
Patrick (MLIS ’88) has been the director of the Kellogg Health Sciences Library for the past eight years and has worked with the Kellogg Library for 33 years. Previously, he held roles such as head of access services, coordinator of reference services and dental librarian.
Patrick is a most-dedicated professional, sitting on or chairing many boards, including the Canadian Health Library Association (CHLA), the Atlantic Health Knowledge Partnership (AHKP), and the Maritime Health Libraries Association (MHLA), as well as many Dalhousie and Novanet committees.
An advocate for universal access to health information, Patrick played a key role in bringing access to the Cochrane Library (a major evidence-based health care database) to all Nova Scotians. In addition, he held an outstanding leadership role in the development of the National Network of Libraries for Health (NNLH), where he worked to establish the Canadian Virtual Health Library.
Recognized for his management ability and his collaborative approach to librarianship by colleagues in the Dalhousie Libraries, the Novanet consortium and affiliated health institutions, Patrick is also known for being a warm and fun person. He is also a professional drummer and singer.
With his characteristic humility and sense of humour, Patrick says, “Recognition from my peers is humbling. They know all the ups and downs; and where the bodies are buried. Most of my work has been a team effort by many exceptional people here at Dal and throughout the library community. I thank them all for their patience and goodwill.”
Patrick, we couldn’t think of a more deserving honoree. Congratulations from your colleagues at the Dalhousie Libraries!
Marc Comeau says
Congratulations Patrick!
Karen Chandler says
Congrats, Patrick! I’m so pleased to see that you have received this recognition. The humble acceptance comments you have made explain for themselves why you truly are a jewel in our crown. We are so fortunate to have your contributions to the Dal Libraries.-Karen C.
Janice Slauenwhite says
Congratulations Patrick – fantastic!
Jackie Phinney says
Congratulations Patrick! A great mentor and colleague, well deserved indeed!
Sandy Dwyer says
Congratulations Patrick!
Gillian Forward says
Very proud of you Patrick, my brother.
AnitaLouise Martinez says
Congratulations Patrick!
No one deserves it more..you have worked hard over the years..and deserve the very best..
We are all so much richer for knowing you!
Clarke Ellis says
Congratulations on the prestigious award
Clarke and Isabel
Clarke Ellis says
Congratulations on your 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award.
Clarke and Isabel
Sandra Ellis says
Very proud of you Patrick! Congratulations!
Willis Vincent says
Hi Patrick what a wonderful achievement. You deserve this and much more. I think of you often; very fond memories of our friendship that we established so many years ago.Willis
Sharon Graham says
Patrick:
Congratulations to you! What a wonderful recognition of your dedication and hard work over the years! I know this is very well deserved.
Congrats to you
Sharon