[Genealib] State Library of Ohio Research Services Librarian Paul Immel awarded Silver Metal for Citizenship and Service by Ohio Society, Sons of the American Revolution

[Marsha McDevitt-Stredney]

State Library of Ohio Research Services Librarian Paul Immel awarded
Silver Metal for Citizenship and Service by Ohio Society, Sons of the
American Revolution

 

State Library of Ohio Research Services Librarian Paul Immel was
recently awarded the Silver Metal for Citizenship and Service for his
contribution to genealogy in Ohio by the Ohio Society, Sons of the
American Revolution (SAR). The presentation ceremony took place at the
State Library with Tony Robinson, Ohio Society SAR Second Vice-President
and member Steve Kelly presenting the medal and certificate. 

 

The Silver Good Citizenship Medal was authorized in 1939 and recognizes
outstanding service that is at the state level. It recognizes extensive
service-which is to preserve history, genealogy, or perpetuate the
memory of patriots of the revolution.

 

"Paul Immel met all three" said Tony Robinson, Ohio Society, SAR Second
Vice-President. "The Medal may be presented to a Governor, U.S.
Representative, Senator, High Ranking military officer, or some similar
post which has allowed him to perform outstanding service to his state
or country. In addition, persons who have performed similar outstanding
service as a member of the professional or religious community may be
considered." 

 

Immel has worked in libraries for four decades including 29 years at the
State Library as a genealogy librarian. "One of the keys to success as a
genealogy librarian is to see it as a perpetual learning experience.
Often, you will learn more from your patron than they will from you"
said Paul. "To study great historical events is exciting, but to trace
one's own flesh and blood in those events is sublime."

 

"Paul's love of history, his genuine desire to provide excellent
customer service, and his natural curiosity make him the perfect
librarian to work on genealogy," said State Librarian Jo Budler. "Over
the years, genealogists have come to realize this and have sought him
out to assist them. It would be impossible to say how many people Paul
has helped to trace their ancestry. It is wonderful to see him
recognized by such an esteemed group as the Sons of the American
Revolution."

 

"In his years of service at the State Library Paul Immel has assisted
thousands of individuals in their discovery of family history. His
service has been always been focused on the individual," said Steve
Kelley, member of the Ohio Society, Sons of the American Revolution. "He
has adapted his library skills to the new media. His genealogy blog
reaches out across the entire state and makes the State Library of Ohio
a more valuable resource to its residents." Kelley continued, "In my
case, Paul directed me to the proper Pennsylvania Historical Documents
Volume to verify the County militia service of my eighth generation
grandfather during the American Revolution. Paul listened and with his
vast knowledge directed me to the proper document. Years of searching
were condensed to an afternoon of productive research. With that
certified document I had the proof that was required to become a member
of the Sons of the American Revolution." 

Established in 1817, the State Library of Ohio, located in Columbus, has
three priorities: lead and partner in the development of library
services throughout Ohio, promote and enable resource sharing among
libraries and library networks, and provide access to information for
Ohio's state government. 

 

For more information contact:

Marsha McDevitt-Stredney

Director, Marketing and Communications 

274 E. 1st Avenue   

Columbus, OH 43201

Tel: 614-644-6875

www.library.ohio.gov <http://www.library.ohio.gov/> 

"The State Library of Ohio provides services and resources to assist
state government and libraries in providing the best service to all."

 

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