Rhonda Trueman (aka Abbey Zenith), Alliance Information Archipelago Wins
Alliance Library System
2007 Technology Award

East Peoria, IL — The Alliance Library System’s Technology Award recognizes innovative approaches to the planning and implementation of a programs or services using technology, including web design and application.

In 2007, the Technology Award is presented to Second Life “Superwoman” Rhonda Trueman or Abbey Zenith as she is better known virtually. Rhonda has been involved in Second Life since it started in April, 2006. She currently serves as Assistant Director/Operations Manager for the Alliance Information Archipelago and its 50 libraries and over 600 volunteers. By day, Rhonda is a reference librarian at the Johnson Wales University in North Carolina, and by night she is a leader in the virtual world of Second Life. Rhonda is creative, courageous and very well respected by all who work with her. Abbey Zenith, (Rhonda’s avatar), with her outgoing personality and positive leadership style, is a true reflection of the success that is Alliance and the Information Archipelago.

The ALS Awards Committee would like to thank Pearl Technology for their ongoing support of the Technology Award. This is their fourth year of offering $1,000 to support the award. Thank you also to the nominators, Susan Rushing and Lori Bell.

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About the Award Winner
Rhonda Trueman, (704)868-6784, abbeyzen@gmail.com

About Alliance Library System

The Alliance Library System, headquartered in East Peoria, is a high tech training and continuing education center. It represents a combined client base of nearly one million customers encompassing 256 school, academic, public, medical, and corporate member libraries throughout thirty-one counties in central Illinois. ALS provides members with resources that place them at the forefront of information technology developments. CARLWeb, their online catalog, contains 4 million items and is available to all member libraries.

The Alliance Library System is one of nine multi-type library systems cooperating to provide vital services to the citizens of Illinois. Funding for the Illinois Library Systems is provided through the Illinois State Library and the Secretary of State with funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly. Visit the Alliance Library System’s website at: http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com.
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