Sarah Simms, Undergraduate and Student Success Team Lead, has been awarded the 2025 Louisiana Library Association (LLA) Academic Award for Outstanding Librarianship. This award recognizes her leadership, innovation, and scholarly contributions that have significantly advanced academic librarianship in Louisiana.

Simms' work in establishing an Instruction Community of Practice at LSU Libraries—later expanded statewide through LOUIS—has created invaluable professional development opportunities for librarians, fostering collaboration and shared learning across institutions. Her extensive research, presentations, and publications further demonstrate her dedication to advancing the field and supporting student success.

This recognition highlights the impactful work happening at LSU Libraries and reinforces our commitment to innovation in academic librarianship.