[Libs-Or] OLA Award Nominations

[Gary Sharp]

OLA's Honors, Awards, and Scholarship Committee is seeking  nominations 
for the Oregon Library Association's annual awards.  The deadline for 
nominations  is March 11. 

Here's how to nominate those special people in the Oregon library community:


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

Submit Letters of Nomination are 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.

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 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:

*Nominees current position
*Past positions held, summary of major accomplishments
*OLA activities, committee appointments, etc.
*Brief description of other noteworthy 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 11, 2005

If you have questions contact Gary Sharp, Chair, 2005 Honors, Awards, & 
Scholarship Committee, 541-756-1073 (voice or fax)  or 
gsharp at cooslibraries.org

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