Gerald Holmes, Reference Librarian and Diversity Coordinator for the University Libraries has been honored with two awards. The General Alumni Association of UNC Chapel Hill has honored him with the Harvey E. Beech Outstanding Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding black alumni who have been stellar leaders within the university community and/or within their local community. He will formally receive the award on November 6.

Also, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association has recognized him with the Distinguished Service to the Library Profession Award, for his significant and extraordinary contributions in service to the library profession.