Susan Bounds receives 2016 Maryland Library Association Outstanding Volunteer Award

SUSAN BOUNDS RECEIVES MARYLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD

Wicomico Public Libraries is pleased to announce Susan M. Bounds, Board Trustee and Chair of the Friends of Wicomico Public Libraries has been awarded the Maryland Library Association (MLA) 2016 Outstanding Volunteer Award. The award was presented to Ms. Bounds at the annual MLA Conference held on Friday, May 6th. The purpose of the MLA Volunteer Award is to honor a library volunteer in Maryland who exemplifies the positive impact that volunteers can make in libraries through their outstanding service.

Ms. Bounds graduated from Salisbury University with a B.S. degree in elementary education and a M.Ed. degree in reading and special education K - 12. She was appointed by Maryland State Department of Education Superintendents, Dr. Nancy Grasmick and Dr. Lillian Lowery, to serve several terms as Chair of the Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education. Ms. Bounds was the Director of several local Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted and Talented Students. For more than 10 years, she developed and ran environmental education and historical research programs in Wicomico and Dorchester Counties. Ms. Bounds retired in 2009 after teaching 35 years for the Wicomico County Public School System. She continues to serve as Wicomico County Coordinator of Destination Imagination and Regional Director for Maryland Eastern Region DI.

Ms. Bounds believes strongly in the benefits that a strong and active library brings to the community. She is committed to promoting educational opportunities, modern community Library space and programs that strengthen the lives of Wicomico County’s diverse population. She joined the Wicomico Public Libraries Board of Trustees in 2009 and formed the current Friends of the Library organization. As the Chair of Friends of Wicomico Public Libraries, she encourages advocacy and support for the Library through fundraising, programs and events. Through her countless volunteer hours Ms. Bounds exemplifies an “Outstanding Volunteer” and continues to make a positive impact on Wicomico Public Libraries’ development, services and resources.
Wicomico Public Libraries are located in Downtown Salisbury, the Centre at Salisbury, Pittsville, and the Library Bookmobile. Not only do Wicomico Public Libraries offer numerous free resources such as Internet access, a variety of classes and events, public meeting rooms and an online virtual

library with eBooks, and streaming movies, music and audiobooks, but it engages with the community by supporting learning, building community, and enriching lives. You Belong @ Wicomico Public Libraries!

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