[Libs-Or] 2004 OLA Awards-Nominations being accepted

[MaryKay Dahlgreen]

YOU KNOW THEM! THEY ARE TALENTED! THEY'RE IN OREGON LIBRARIES! AND WE WANT
TO KNOW WHO THEY ARE!

Tell us about those talented, dedicated individuals whose commitment to
excellent library service has made a difference. Nominate them for one of
OLA's special awards, including our new award, The Oregon Library
Association Distinguished Service Award. Award will be presented at the OLA
Conference in Eugene.

The Honors, Awards, and Scholarship (HAS) Committee of OLA is seeking
letters of nomination for the following four awards:

1. Oregon Librarian of the Year may be awarded to any Oregon professional
librarian who has worked for pay in an Oregon library for at least two years
and demonstrated excellence in library service in Oregon.

2. Oregon Library Employee of the Year may be awarded to any Oregon library
staff member without an MLS degree who has worked for pay in an Oregon
library for at least two years and demonstrated excellence in library
service in Oregon. 

3. Oregon Library Supporter of the Year may be awarded to any volunteer,
library Friend, board member, government official, or other individual who
is not a paid library staff member and who has demonstrated excellence in
supporting and promoting Oregon libraries.

NEW THIS YEAR
4. Oregon Library Association Distinguished Service Award may be awarded to
any Oregon librarian or library staff member, who has been in the profession
for 15 or more years, has worked in Oregon libraries for at least ten years,
and is currently a member of OLA, for exceptional service over a period of
years. 

To nominate a person for an award please send a letter indicating your
intent to MaryKay Dahlgreen, Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem,
OR  97301-3950 (marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us)

Your letter of nomination should include the following information, if
pertinent, and be as informational as possible:
*Nominees current position
*Past positions held, summary of major accomplishments
*OLA activities, committee appointments, etc.
*Brief description of other note-worthy accomplishments
*Your name and where you can be reached if the committee has questions

Letters of support are encouraged.

The deadline for submission is Friday, March 12, 2004
If you have questions contact MaryKay Dahlgreen
marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us
503-378-2112 ext. 239

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MaryKay Dahlgreen
Youth Services Consultant
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St. NE
Salem, OR  97301
503-378-2112 ext. 239
marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us