This week the South Carolina Library Association convened for its 110th convention at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Furman University was well-represented with both presenters (check back later for more info on that!) and award recipients.

Robyn Andrews (she/her) was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Support Staff Member Award for her work both as our Coordinator for Outreach and Access Services, as well as her meritorious work coordinating the libraries’ Thriving Communities Initiatives. In addition to her great work within Furman University Libraries, she works tirelessly on the President’s THRIVE Committee and the Shared Equity Leadership Team, SELT. Robyn was previously awarded the 2021/2022 Staff Member of the Year Award and the 2021/2022 Meritorious Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.

Ed Babinski (he/him) was awarded the Legacy of Service Award for his 41 years of dedication to the success of South Carolina Libraries. Ed currently works as our Interlibrary Loan Specialist, and has been with Furman University since 1989. In his role, he has made sure that Furman Library is consistently a top loaner, allowing our resources to be circulated throughout South Carolina and beyond.

We think our staff are pretty great, and we’re glad SCLA agrees! Be sure to leave a word of congratulations below for these stellar accomplishments!