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CHICAGO—Jennifer McElroy, Reference Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society, was selected as the 2018 winner of the , administered by the History Section of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). The award consists of $2,500 to help facilitate and further research relating to history and history librarianship.

Selected for her innovative research into Minnesota local history and working to uncover the truth behind local legend Lord Gordon Gordon, her research thus far is an important contribution to the field of public history.

“I have no doubt that her final monograph will be a welcome addition to a topic which up to this point has largely been the source of historical fiction and lore rather than fact,” praised selection committee chair, Christina Shutt.

McElroy is a dedicated member of the history section having served as Chair of the Local History committee, Secretary of the Executive Committee, and Vice Chair/Chair Elect for the History Section.

The selection committee includes: Christina Shutt (Chair), Erica A. Bruchko, Nancy A. Bunker and Melissa F. Gonzalez.

The Reference and User Services Association, a division of the 91´«Ã½, represents librarians and library staff in the fields of reference, specialized reference, collection development, readers’ advisory and resource sharing. RUSA is the foremost organization of reference and information professionals who make the connections between people and the information sources, services, and collection materials they need. Learn more about the association at .