[Libs-Or] Innovations in Reading Prize: entry deadline Feb. 17

[Katie Anderson]

Here is an opportunity to nominate a fellow librarian or library that has developed innovative programs or services designed to create and sustain lifelong reading. Winners receive up to $2,500. Here is a link to the website where you can find more information: http://www.nationalbook.org/innovations_in_reading.html.

If you have any questions contact the National Book Foundation at 212-685-0261.

Katie Anderson, Library Development Services
* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528

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Innovations in Reading Prize, 2010

Each year, the National Book Foundation awards a number of prizes of up to $2,500 each to individuals and institutions--or partnerships between the two--that have developed innovative means of creating and sustaining a lifelong love of reading. 
Get the application >
The application is PDF file that can be saved to the desktop and filled out using Acrobat Reader. 
Overview
The Foundation's first year of offering the Innovations in Reading Prize (IRP) saw 150 applications from 30 states. Applications fell into the following categories:
Education & Community Outreach
Tools & Technology
Schools & School Libraries
Public & University Libraries
Literary Magazines & Publishers
Book Clubs, Reading Series & Performance Individuals
A selection process was created based on the following criteria: level of innovation, impact and need, with innovation always carrying the most weight. Impact and need came into play only in cases where two programs were judged to be equally innovative. "Innovation" was not limited to meaning only technologically innovative. In some cases, innovation meant identifying a need in the community and developing a program to address that need in a simple and effective way. In all cases, selections were made to reward programs that create and sustain a life long love of reading
Click here to view the application.
Application is PDF file that can be saved to the desktop and filled out using Acrobat Reader. 
Application Process
Complete the nomination section for the application and email it as an attachment to kmcdonough at nationalbook.org. 
Reference letters can also be emailed as attachments to kmcdonough at nationalbook.org.
The complete application process is available in the Application Form (PDF).
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Questions? Contact the Foundation at 212.685.0261.
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