Nicole Dalmer Receives Connie Van Fleet Award

Nicole Dalmer has been recognized with the 2025 Connie Van Fleet Award for Research Excellence in Public Library Services to Adults, presented by the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). This distinguished award honors outstanding scholarship that strengthens adult services in libraries and enriches our understanding of how these spaces support lifelong learning, engagement, and care.

Dr. Dalmer’s work has long been committed to amplifying the experiences of older adults, families, and communities in navigating complex systems of information and care. Her research, whether on digital technologies, dementia care, or communication around aging, has consistently highlighted the importance of equitable access to information and the role of libraries in supporting meaningful aging.

Receiving the Connie Van Fleet Award marks a significant acknowledgment of her leadership in connecting research with real-world practice, and her dedication to ensuring libraries remain vital and inclusive community resources for people across the life course.

Congratulations, Nicole!

More information about the award and past recipients can be found here: ALISE Connie Van Fleet Award.