Danny Joudrey Awarded 2026 Margaret Mann Citation

Simmons University professor recognized for outstanding contributions to cataloging and classification

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:00am

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Danny Joudrey, Professor and Director of Libraries and Librarianship Concentration at Simmons University, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Margaret Mann Citation, sponsored by OCLC and Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. The prestigious award recognizes Joudrey's tremendous impact on the field of cataloging and classification through his scholarship, teaching, and service to the profession.

Why it matters

The Margaret Mann Citation is one of the highest honors in the library and information science field, celebrating individuals who have made outstanding contributions to cataloging, classification, and information organization. Joudrey's selection highlights the continued importance of these core competencies in the evolving information landscape.

The details

Joudrey was chosen by the selection committee for his excellence in teaching, textbook publishing, scholarly work, and professional service. He has taught over 3,000 LIS students, led workshops for hundreds of library professionals, and had his cataloging and classification textbooks used by thousands more around the world. Colleagues praised Joudrey's leadership, scholarship, and passion for inspiring the next generation of information organizers.

  • Joudrey was notified of his selection as the 2026 Margaret Mann Citation recipient in April 2026.

The players

Danny Joudrey

Professor and Director of Libraries and Librarianship Concentration at Simmons University, School of Library and Information Science in Boston, Massachusetts.

OCLC

A nonprofit global library cooperative providing shared technology services, original research, and community programs to help libraries better serve their communities.

Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures

The national association that advances the profession of librarians and information providers in central roles of leadership, management, collections, technical services, and technology.

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What they’re saying

“I am deeply honored to receive the Margaret Mann Citation. To be included in a distinguished group that includes figures such as S. R. Ranganathan, Seymour Lubetzky, Henriette D. Avram, Lois Mai Chan, and Sanford Berman is both humbling and deeply meaningful, as their work has fundamentally shaped how we understand, teach, and practice information organization, which remains at the core of the library and information science profession.”

— Danny Joudrey

“It is not just Professor Joudrey's scholarship that makes him a worthy nominee for the Margaret Mann Citation, it is his tireless service to the profession. By my calculation, he has taught some 3,000 LIS students, hundreds of library professionals in workshops, and his textbooks have been used by many thousands more— in North America and abroad.”

— Nomination Letter

“Dr. Joudrey also has demonstrated leadership ability in our profession. He has served the profession as consultant and as committee member on many national committees.”

— Colleague

“Dr. Joudrey was one of the finest doctoral students I have known. He is an outstanding scholar, an excellent teacher, and I might add, a very pleasant individual.”

— Colleague

What’s next

Joudrey will receive the $2,000 scholarship donated by OCLC in his honor to the Simmons University School of Library and Information Science.

The takeaway

Joudrey's recognition as the 2026 Margaret Mann Citation recipient underscores the continued importance of cataloging and classification expertise in the library and information science field, as well as the profound impact that passionate educators can have in shaping the next generation of information professionals.