The next honoree is a person of tremendous patience and precision. Asked to assume responsibility for a complex project in an area fraught with high costs, complex calculations, wild passions, and conflicting needs, this individual led others by building new expertise.

Gathering information, this planner created dozens of charts offering clear presentations of alternative solutions. Opinions were solicited and examined. Responses were well considered and fully documented.

The work of his group and his presentation of the data was so thorough and compelling that University administrators were persuaded to adopt library recommendations that cost more than the University’s initial choice.

For his calm leadership, research, and documentation as chair of the Library’s Moveable Shelving Working Group, we honor Thurston Miller.