[Libs-Or] PLA Upstart Innovation Award

[Ann Knutson]

As a member of the Upstart Innovation Award Jury for the Public Library
Association, I would like to encourage Oregon public libraries to apply for
the 2018 award.

*Purpose and Criteria*

The Upstart Innovation Award, sponsored by Upstart, a Demco company,
(formerly the Highsmith Library Innovation Award) recognizes a public
library's innovative and creative service program to the community. Any
innovative, cutting-edge program, activity or service will be considered.
Has your library developed a dynamic solution to a problem? Have you been
able to reach a special population through a unique program? Has your
special marketing campaign brought dramatic, measurable results? If so,
you're eligible to apply. The winner of this award will receive a check in
the amount of $2,000 and a plaque.
*Eligibility*

Public libraries of any size are eligible for this award, with one
exception: Public libraries having employees on the current Upstart
Innovation Award Jury are ineligible to receive the Upstart Innovation
Award (sorry MCL.) *You must agree to allow PLA to publicize your program
if it is selected as the winner.*
Selection Criteria

Candidates must complete the online application form, describing the public
library's innovative achievement in creative programs for the library
community, intended to increase the use of or improve awareness of public
libraries.

Programs should be unique and must have had measurable impact on the
library's clientele. Proposals will be judged on the following:

   - Collaborative efforts of the staff and community in the planning and
   implementation process.
   - Measurements of success in the community based on usage, program
   attendance, or greater community awareness.
   - Sustainability of the program over time.
   - Program can be replicated by other public libraries.
   - Quality and appropriateness of submitted materials (supporting
   documents may be included).


*The deadline to apply for PLA 2018 Service Awards and Grants is December
4, 2017 at 11:59 PMCentral.* PLA reserves the right to extend the deadline.

PLA Award Applicants grant PLA/ALA authorization to use application
content, award acceptance speeches, recordings, photos, and all other
materials arising from the award application and acceptance process.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding awards, please contact PLA
at 800-545-2433 <(800)%20545-2433>, ext. 5PLA (5752) or pla at ala.org
<pla at ala.org?subject=Awards>.

*Submit your Upstart Innovation Award application here: *
http://cs.ala.org/pla/plaawards/login.cfm
Good luck!

*Ann L. Knutson*
*Library Supervisor *
*Hillsdale Regional Library*
<https://multcolib.org/library-location/hillsdale>
503-988-4752
annk at mult <annk at multcolib.org>colib.org <annk at multcolib.org>
Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday
<http://multcolib.org>
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