[Libs-Or] OLA Awards There's still time

OLA Awards olaawards at olaweb.org
Mon Feb 25 13:40:19 PST 2019


*It's getting close, but you still have time to nominate your co-workers
and supporters for OLA Awards!  *



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



Nominations may come from all types of libraries and from all kinds of
librarians, staff and supporters.





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, 2019*



> These awards will be presented to recipients at the 2019 OLA/WLA
> Conference Luncheon Banquet in Vancouver on Friday, April 19, 2019
> (tentative date and time, joint conference committee will confirm)



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
https://www.olaweb.org/honors-awards-scholarships-committee


List of Past Recipients   www.olaweb.org/awards


Your  letter (e-mail) 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 by *Friday, March 15,
2019*, to:

                e-mail:   olaaward at olaweb.org

                We prefer e-mail, but you can also send via mail to me at:

                                Leah Griffith, OLA Awards Chair

                                Newberg Public Library

                                503 E. Hancock

                                Newberg,  OR  97132



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



*Leah*

Leah M. Griffith, Chair OLA Awards Committee

Director,  Newberg Public Library       503.537.1256
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