Hardin Library for the Health Sciences director Janna Lawrence retired on Nov. 1, 2024. While at Hardin Library, Janna greatly increased Hardin’s teaching and outreach as well as oversaw renovations to all floors of the library.

Janna is an award-winning librarian with many professional accomplishments, including being named a fellow of the Medical Library Association (MLA) in 2021, which recognized her career and work to the organization. Some of her other career highlights include:

· MLA President’s Award, 2020

· MLA Virginia L. and William K. Beatty Volunteer Service Award, 2014

· MLA Board member, 2021–2024

· Editorial Board, Journal of the Medical Library Association

· Midwest Chapter MLA president, 2011

You can read Janna’s publications in Iowa Research Online.

Janna is relocating to San Antonio, Texas, to live near her family. We wish her well!