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“Mr. Newlen has had a long and impressive career at the Library of Congress, evidenced by his recent appointment to the position of chief of staff,” said Ben Hunter, chair of the Dewey Medal jury. “His influence on the profession as a whole has been enormous. As one of his nominators stated, his ‘accomplishments are legion and legendary,’ due in part to how he has ‘helped influence the careers of countless co-workers and other practitioners.’”

Among the achievements noted by the Dewey Medal jury and the colleagues who wrote in support of this award are Newlen’s long and impressive career at the Library of Congress, including positions at the Congressional Research Office, the Law Library of Congress, and now his appointment as chief of staff; his crucial role in the Library of Congress’ “Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor” exhibition; his service to the 91´«Ã½ as a member of 91´«Ã½ Council, Executive Board, and as an Endowment Trustee; and his work in mentoring new librarians through his book Resume Writing And Interviewing Techniques That Work!: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians, his presentations, and his continuing role as an inspirational figure to new professionals.