Two Lee’s Summit R-7 staff members have been honored by the Greater Kansas City Association of School Librarians

Jaci Hurley (left) and Laura Maxwell were recognized recently for their work with school libraries. Photo provided

Two Lee’s Summit R-7 staff members have been honored by the Greater Kansas City Association of School Librarians.

Jaci Hurley, library media specialist at Longview Farm Elementary and Trailridge Elementary, was is the organization’s Librarian of the Year. The award recognizes a librarian’s distinguished service and leadership in the school library. Winners have made a significant impact on their students and co-workers and have demonstrated a commitment to school libraries.

Laura Maxwell, district director of library media services and Partners In Education, received the 2017 Friend of the Library Award. This award recognizes individuals who support the library media services in an exemplary manner to the point that without the services there would be a void.

This story was originally published June 28, 2017 at 3:03 PM with the headline "Lee’s Summit R-7 librarians honored."

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