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 PLA Awards Deadline December 1

The December 1 deadline for all award applications to be submitted online is quickly approaching. More information on all of these awards is available at www.pla.org.New this year from PLA:
* Gordon M. Conable Award of $1,500 to a public library staff member, library trustee, or public library that has demonstrated a commitment to intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights. Sponsored by LSSI

PLA Achievement Awards:

* Allie Beth Martin Award of $3,000 to a public librarian who has extraordinary range and depth of knowledge about books/library materials and the distinguished ability to share that knowledge. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor

* Highsmith Library Innovation Award of $2,000 to a public library for achievement in planning and implementing a creative community service program. Sponsored by Highsmith, Inc.

* Charlie Robinson Award of $1,000 to a public library director who, over a period of seven years, was a risk-taker, innovator, and/or change agent in a public library. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor

* EBSCO Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award of $1,000 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. Sponsored by EBSCO Information Services

* Advancement of Literacy Award to a publisher, bookseller, hardware and/or software dealer, foundation, or similar group for a significant contribution to the advancement of literacy. Sponsored by Library Journal

PLA Grant Opportunities:

* “Grow Your Own” Institutional Scholarship of $8,000 to a public library for reimbursement of employees’ course tuition costs at the undergraduate or graduate level. This PLA pilot program is now in its second year.

* DEMCO New Leaders Travel Grant of up to $1,500 each, not to exceed $5,000, to PLA members who are new to the profession and who have not attended a major PLA continuing-education event in the last five years. Sponsored by DEMCO, Inc.

* Baker & Taylor Entertainment Audio Music/Video Product Award Grant of $2,500 in audio/music-video products for a proposal that outlines the purpose, benefits, and plan for initiating or expanding a circulating audio music/video collection. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor

As always, feel free to contact the PLA Office with any questions at 800-545-2433 x5PLA.

Call for Nominations for the Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award 

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 Margaret E. Monroe Award ( http://www.ala.org/RUSATemplate.cfm?Section=rusaawards) given by the American Library Association’s Reference and User Services Association. Self-nominations are welcome. Applications must be received by Friday, December 15, 2006. 
The Margaret E. Monroe Award, established in 1985, honors a librarian who has made significant contributions to library adult services. The individual may be a practicing librarian, a library and information science researcher or educator, or a retired librarian who has brought distinction to the profession’s understanding and practice of services to adults. 
 
The criteria for “significant contributions” will be judged by such factors as publications, leadership, measurable effectiveness of programs, influence on others, and creative and innovative concepts. Nominations letters may include letters of recommendation and supporting materials.

 LESS THAN 3 WEEKS REMAINING TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS; the committee has received only a few nominations so don’t miss out on this opportunity for recognition of excellence in library adult services!  Now is the chance to add someone’s name to a list of recipients spanning twenty years!  This award will be presented at the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. 

To submit nominations for the Margaret E. Monroe Award, or more information, please contact the Margaret E. Monroe Chairperson: 

Pamela J. Morgan
Reference Librarian 
Gorgas Library Information Services 
University of Alabama 
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, AL  35487-0266 
phone: (205)348-4655 
 

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