Download a Nomination
Form (PDF)
Deadline: August 15, 2008
Categories:
- Distinguished Service Award: Highest award the associate
gives. It may be awarded annually to one person in recognition of
exceptional meritorious service to libraries of the Commonwealth.
- Certificates of Merit: These are awarded to individuals making
outstanding contributions during the last five years in Pennsylvania.
- Elected Official Award: This award may be given annually
to an elected official or officials for exemplary support of library
service in Pennsylvania.
- New Librarian Honors Award: Honors a librarian who has been
in the profession fewer than six years. It recognizes the originality
and inventive ability of a new librarian who devises new and improved
methods in library service on a statewide or local level.
- Trustee of the Year Award: Presented to a public library
trustee in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to library
development at the local, system, district, and/or state level..
- Library Support Staff Recognition Award: This award is presented
to a library that has consistently encouraged and supported participation
in career development activities, particularly those of PaLA for the
support staff in Pennsylvania libraries. Nominations should be in
the form of a statement of the library’s activities. (A little clarification
on this award: It is presented to a library not to a staff member.
Does your library provide you with opportunities to develop your library
skills through continuing education opportunities? Does your library
allow you to attend PaLA conferences and Chapter Meetings as a Support
Staff member? Does your library provide you with opportunities to
take classes on library related activities or in areas which you can
use on the job? Then tell us how that support helps you on your job
and give a little recognition to your library.
