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Frederick "Fred" Duda is the 2001 recipient of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Agencies Service Award. The Service Award is a citation presented to recognize an ASCLA personal member for the division. It recognizes sustained leadership and exceptional service through participation in activities that have enhanced the stature, reputation, and overall strength of ASCLA as well as representation of ASCLA to other appropriate organizations, institutions, or government agencies.

Fred Duda, editor of ASCLA's Interface newsletter, has served as secretary for the Venice Chapter of the Florida Council of the Blind, talking books librarian for Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Fla., and as an assistant university librarian at Columbia University Libraries.

"For six years, Mr. Duda worked tirelessly to improve the quality and timeliness of Interface, thereby providing useful information to members and enhancing the reputation of ASCLA," stated Awards Committee Chair Michael Gunde.