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Lisa Forrest, instructional technology librarian, E. H. Butler Library, received the 2008 Excellence in Library Service Award from the Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC) at the council’s 42nd Annual Meeting of the Membership on October 22. The WNYLRC is a not-for-profit consortium serving 83 member libraries and library systems in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Orleans counties. WNYLRC awards recognize excellence in librarianship and service to patrons. Forrest received the award for her work as founder of the Rooftop Poetry Club and for her ability to use technology in a way that enhances what is considered a traditional humanities program. Forrest gratefully acknowledges the contributions of colleagueDennis Reed Jr., Web editor and library communication associate, whom she collaborates with extensively on the Poetry Club’s Web site and podcasts.