In Christmas time 2023, Ildikó Balogh, the Public Services Department's Information Librarian, and Katalin Herendi, the Head of the General Secretariat, were awarded the Pro Bibliotheca Universitatis Certificate of Merit by the ELTE University Library and Archives, thanking them for their high quality and prestigious professional work.
Ildikó Balogh received the award for her high quality and conscientious professional work, for her outstanding role in the professional service and preservation of the University Library and Archives' museum collection. She has been working in the Public Services Department of the University Library and Archives since 2017, where she plays an important role in all work processes related to the museum collection, which is part of the national cultural heritage, in addition to her work in reader services. She is actively involved in the care and preservation of museum collections, in providing professional services for special collections materials and in answering questions from researchers. Provides useful assistance in the management of loans of artefacts and digital orders. Ildikó Balogh regularly organises old book presentations, which make a major contribution to the promotion and wider dissemination of our institution and our unique collection. Ildikó Balogh is a loyal employee of the ELTE University Library and Archives, who carries out her duties professionally, conscientiously and to a high standard.
Katalin Herendi's dedicated work – especially her activities in the planned and structured management, coordination and organization of the secretarial processes of the ELTE University Library and Archives, as well as the implementation of the selected strategic and grant projects – contributes significantly to the positive image and reputation of the ELTE University Library and Archives and our University. She has been carrying out her tasks with a high level of professionalism, conscientiousness and diligence. She is a loyal employee of the ELTE University Library and Archives, and regularly participates in the preparation and implementation of higher level decisions in order to maintain the reputation and prestige of the institution. She also makes great efforts to ensure the efficient functioning of the institution in the areas of management and administration, support for tendering activities, as well as salaries and human resources. The Library's financial management and data reporting is accurate and excellent. She is always active in the organisation, conduct and administration of management meetings, discussions, negotiations and workshops. Katalin Herendi can also be regularly counted on to manage relations and organisational matters between staff and departments. Her commitment to the library and to quality is reflected in her organised and efficient work.
The staff of the ELTE University Library and Archives wishes them every success and pleasure in their future endeavours!
The list of our honoured staff members is available here.