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<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">*** CALL FOR NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 OYEA! AWARD<BR>
OYAN is looking to honor exceptional work done in the field of teen/young adult services in the state of Oregon. Nominations are now being accepted for an individual, library, organization, program, or initiative that has made a positive and significant contribution to teens in Oregon libraries.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">A complete nomination will include nominee’s name and contact information, and a thorough description of the nominee’s contribution to teen services. We encourage the inclusion of any supporting letters that may be appropriate, especially from teens themselves. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">All nominations should be sent to Curtis Kiefer, OYAN’s Award Committee Chairperson, via email or post. Please also include the nominator’s contact information in case of questions. Nominations must be received by Friday, March</FONT> <FONT FACE="Times New Roman">13</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">, 2009. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Email: curtis.kiefer@ci.corvallis.or.us </FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Post: Curtis Kiefer, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">OYAN will host an OYEA! Award reception at the OLA/WLA joint conference honoring all nominees. The winning individual, library, or organization will receive a $100 honorarium, an award plaque, and an optional scholarship if financial assistance is needed to attend the award reception.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">For a complete description of the award process, please see OLA Bylaws, Chapter 16B: </FONT><A HREF="http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=61066"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman">http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=61066</FONT></U></A><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">The Awards Committee looks forward to hearing about the great work being done for teens in Oregon libraries!</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Kristin Starnes, OYAN Chair</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Youth Services Librarian</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Corvallis-Benton County Public Library</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">645 NW Monroe Ave</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Corvallis, OR 97330</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">541.766.6784</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">kristin.starnes@ci.corvallis.or.us</FONT>
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