Atkinson Named Latest ILA Library Luminary

June 11, 2015

Hugh Atkinson joins this honor roll of individuals who have made a distinguished contribution to Illinois libraries. As a past director of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Atkinson led efforts in automation and statewide resource sharing and championed library cooperation, becoming a role model for generations to come.

ILA Library Luminaries are nominated and approved by the ILA Executive Board and recognized with financial contributions of at least $1,000 in their honor to the ILA Endowment. Browse a complete list of luminaries, including Hugh Atkinson's biographical statement.