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Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their excellence in Oregon Libraries? </div>
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Public Library Division, PLD, sponsors the Pearl Award. this award is presented to a deserving person employed in any capacity in an Oregon public library who has displayed exceptional effort and excellence. The annual award represents those who are like the
pearl in an oyster -- one who agitates, makes change over time, and is highly valued.</div>
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Nominations are now open. Purpose and Eligibility from the OLA Handbook are listed below. If you have a nomination please send an email with your written nomination to PLD Chair Kathy Street kstreet@otld.org</div>
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13.101 The award shall be given to any person currently employed in any capacity in an Oregon</div>
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public library who has displayed exceptional effort and excellence. The annual award</div>
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represents those who are like the pearl in an oyster – one who agitates, makes change over</div>
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time, and is highly valued.</div>
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13.102 Any employee of an Oregon public library who has displayed exceptional effort and</div>
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excellence in public library service may be given the award. Special effort will be made</div>
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to recognize lesser-known individuals who may have made significant and concrete</div>
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achievements. Eligibility requirements are as follows:</div>
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1. The person shall be a paid employee, in any capacity, at an Oregon public library.</div>
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2. The person shall have shown exceptional effort and excellence in meeting a</div>
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specific task, challenge or situation.</div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Kathy Street</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Library Director</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">541-481-3365</p>
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