[Libs-Or] Award opportunity: $1, 000 for libraries serving 10, 000 or fewer, applications now available

Katie Anderson katie.anderson at state.or.us
Mon Sep 9 08:16:15 PDT 2013


Hello! I just learned about the following award opportunity for public libraries serving 10,000 or fewer population. Applications are due December 2, 2013 at 11:59 PM Central. You can find out how many people your library serves via the Public Library Statistics: http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/statsploregon.aspx.

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


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<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528

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Subject: PLA EBSCO Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award

Sponsored by the ALA's Public Library Association and EBSCO Information Services. To nominate a library for this award, please visit the PLA Awards Online Application<http://www.ala.org/pla/awards/apply>.
Purpose and Criteria
The EBSCO Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award provides recognition and a $1,000 honorarium to a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment. The award honors a public library for all or any of the following:

  *   Uniqueness of service of program
  *   Impact of program or service on community
  *   How the service or program will affect the future of the library and its community
Number and Frequency of Award
Only one library shall receive this annual award. No award shall be given if applicants do not meet the award criteria.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding awards, please contact PLA at 800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA (5752) or pla at ala.org<mailto:pla at ala.org?subject=Awards>.
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