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<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>There is still time to honor your library colleagues!  OLA
Honors & Awards Nominations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Don’t delay, you have until March 23<sup>rd</sup> to recognize
your colleagues, supporters, and co-workers.   Do it now, it doesn’t take much
time!!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Yes, it is time to think about who has done an outstanding job or
taken on a project or been responsible for a success in our libraries this
year!    Tell us about </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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!<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Nominations
are open for the following awards: <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>               
<b>Oregon Librarian of the Year<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>               
Library Employee of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>               
OLA Distinguished Service Award<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>               
Library Supporter of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Nomination
letters (with no more than six letters of support) are<b> <i><span
style='color:red'>due Friday,</span></i></b><i><span style='color:red'> <b>March
23, 2012</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>These
awards will be presented to recipients at the 2012 OLA Annual Conference
Luncheon Banquet in Bend on Friday, April 27, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Here’s
the details on each award:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Oregon Librarian of the Year</span></b><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Oregon Library Employee of the Year </span></b><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Oregon Library Association Distinguished Service Award</span></b><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>      
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Oregon Library Supporter of the Year</span></b><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>If
you need more info, read the awards guidelines and let me know if you have
questions.  Take a look at <a
href="http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=58280&orgId=ola">http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=58280&orgId=ola</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Your
letter of nomination should include the following information, if pertinent,
and be as informational as possible:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>     
* Provide nominee’s current position<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>     
* Past positions held and summary of major accomplishments<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>     
* OLA activities: committee appointments, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>     
* Brief description of noteworthy accomplishments<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>     
* Your name and how you can be reached if the committee has questions<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Please
send nominating letters and supporting letters by <b>Friday, March 23, 2<span
style='color:black'>012</span></b>, to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>               
Leah Griffith, HAS Chair <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>               
e-mail:   <a href="mailto:leah.griffith@newbergoregon.gov">leah.griffith@newbergoregon.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>               
You can also send via mail to me at:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>                               
Newberg Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>                               
503 E. Hancock <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>                               
Newberg,  OR  97132 <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>e-mail
or call me at 503-537-1256 if you have any questions.    We will
be looking forward to your nominations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Handwriting"'>Leah
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal>Leah M. Griffith <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal>Director,   Newberg Public Library <o:p></o:p></p>

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color:green'>Think Green - Only print message if needed and then recycle!</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>

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