[Libs-Or] It's time to honor your library colleagues! OLA Honors & Awards Nominations Open Now

[Leah Griffith]

It's time to honor your library colleagues!  OLA Honors & Awards Nominations Open Now



I know you've been thinking about that colleague or yours who has really done something great this year and you think they should get an award for it.  Well, now is your chance, nominate them for one of OLA's annual awards.



Tell us about those talented, dedicated individuals whose commitment to excellent library service has made a difference.   The OLA Honors & Awards Committee want to know who those individuals (or groups) are and we want you to tell us!



Nominations may come from all types of libraries for all kinds of librarians, staff and supporters, including our newest division, the school libraries division!





Nominations are open for the following awards:



                Oregon Librarian of the Year



                Library Employee of the Year



                OLA Distinguished Service Award



                Library Supporter of the Year





Nomination letters (with no more than six letters of support) are due Friday, March 15, 2013.



These awards will be presented to recipients at the 2013 OLA/WLA Joint  Conference Luncheon Banquet in Vancouver on Thursday, April 25, 2013.



Here's the details on each award:



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 OLA.



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 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.



4.       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.



If you need more info, read the awards guidelines and let me know if you have questions.  Take a look at http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=58280&orgId=ola





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



      * Name, contact information, current position for nominee

      * Award for which you are nominating the person or group

      * Description of why your nominee should be selected for an OLA Award

      * OLA activities: committee appointments, etc.

      * Past positions held and summary of major accomplishments  (for Distinguished Service Award)

      * Your name and how you can be reached if the committee has questions





Please send nominating letters and supporting letters (preferably by e-mail) by Friday, March 15, 2013, to:

                Leah Griffith, HAS Chair

                e-mail:   leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov<mailto:leah.griffith at newbergoregon.gov>

                You can also send via mail to me at:

                                Newberg Public Library

                                503 E. Hancock

                                Newberg,  OR  97132



e-mail or call me at 503-537-1256 if you have any questions.    We will be looking forward to your nominations.


Leah
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Leah M. Griffith
Director,   Newberg Public Library
P  503.537.1256         F 503.538.9720
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