[Libs-Or] Call for OLA Awards Nominations

[Gary Sharp]

Honor your exceptional colleagues with OLA Awards!

OLA's Honors, Awards, and Scholarships (HAS) Committee seeks nominations 
for the following four awards. Nomination letters (with no more than six 
letters of support) are due Wednesday, March 1, 2006.

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 the newest award, the Distinguished 
Service Award.  Be sure to read the awards guidelines, which were 
revised recently.
Take a look at http://www.olaweb.org/bylaws/awards.shtml

These awards will be presented to recipients at the OLA Conference in 
Salem:

1. Oregon Librarian of the Year may be awarded to any Oregon librarian 
who has been working in an Oregon Library for at least two years in a 
paid professional position.  The nominee must demonstrate excellence in 
library service in his or her community and to Oregon libraries.  The 
nominee must be a member of the association.

2. Oregon Library Employee of the Year may be awarded to any Oregon 
library staff member who has worked in an Oregon library for at least 
two years as a paid staff member and demonstrated excellence in library 
service in his or her community.

3. Oregon Library Supporter of the Year may be awarded to any volunteer, 
volunteer group, 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.

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.

Please send nominating letters and supporting letters to Gary Sharp, 
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman, North Bend, OR 97459.  
gsharp at cooslibraries.org

Your letter of nomination should include the following information, if
pertinent, and be as informational as possible:

*Provide nominees' current position
*Past positions held and summary of major accomplishments
*OLA activities:  committee appointments, etc.
*Brief description of other noteworthy accomplishments
*Your name and how you can be reached if the committee has questions

Letters of support are encouraged with or following the original 
nominating letter.  Submit no more than 6 letters of support.

The deadline for submission is Wednesday, March 1, 2006.

If you have questions contact Gary Sharp, Chair, Honors, Awards, & 
Scholarships Committee, 541-756-1073 or gsharp at cooslibraries.org

Gary Sharp
Director of Library Services
North Bend Public Library
1800 Sherman
North Bend, OR 97459

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Gary Sharp

Director of Library Services
North Bend Public Library
1800 Sherman
North Bend, Oregon 97459

541-756-1073 voice or fax

gsharp at cooslibraries.org