Research classes focus on unique information needs of each student, and are designed to address specific research requirements of courses. Emphasis is placed on reference sources and research strategies. All Citadel freshmen complete a library instruction course. The 1995 winners of the Zelma G. Palestrant Leadership award were Cadets David B. Berry and David B. Martin. The annual award is funded by Gary Palestrant, and is given to a rising senior who exhibits qualities of scholarship and leadership, and is an active user of The Daniel Library.
Winners receive a cash award and have their names inscribed on a plaque in the library.
The Zelma G. Palestrant Scholarship fund was established in September 1994. We hope that the scholarship will be fully funded by the end of 1996, and that the scholarship can be awarded for the 1997-98 academic year. Zelma's friends and colleagues who wish to do so may send contributions to The Citadel Development Office. The award and the scholarship are two ways we hope to keep alive Zelma's vision for the library.