[Libs-Or] OLA Awards Nominations Due Feb. 19

gsharp at cclsd.org gsharp at cclsd.org
Tue Feb 9 17:18:04 PST 2010


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:

OLA Distinguished Service Award
Oregon Librarian of the Year
Library Employee of the Year
Library Supporter of the Year

Be sure to read the awards guidelines and let me know if you have 
questions. Take a look at 
http://web.memberclicks.com/mc/page.do?sitePageId=66151

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.

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

* Provide nominee’s 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

Please send nominating letters and supporting letters by Friday, 
February 19, 2010, to Faye A. Chadwell, Associate University Librarian 
for Collections and Content Management, 121 The Valley Library, Oregon 
State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-3453 or 
faye.chadwell at oregonstate.edu. If you have questions, call me at 
541-737-8528.

-- 
Gary Sharp

Director of Library Services

North Bend Public Library
1800 Sherman
North Bend OR 97549
541-756-1073 voice or fax


“A library is a shelter for the mind and spirit.”  - Tom McCall




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