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Godfrey Award Applications due September 1, 2003 Announcing the Third Annual Godfrey Award for Excellence in Public Library Services for Families and Children The Godfrey Award jury seeks nominations for Public Library programs whose programming for young children, their families, and their caregivers is exemplary. The award is funded by PROVIDENCE Associates Inc., Library Planners & Consultants, Marjorie and Dick Waters, principals, and is administered by The University of Arizona library school. Godfrey is the Waters' 20 lb., 13-year-old tabby cat. The award recipient will receive a $2,500 cash award and a sculpture appropriate for public display. Libraries may be nominated or apply directly. Nominations should not exceed 2500 words and should clearly articulate the goals of the program, describe in detail the operation of the program, and provide an assessment of the success of the program. The award winner must be willing to share their successful program with other libraries. Nominations or applications should include eight copies, and print or multimedia materials concerning the nominated program. Send applications and nominations to: Brooke E. Sheldon, Director School of Information Resources and Library Science 1515 E. First Street Tucson, AZ 85719 The award will be presented at a ceremony in Tucson in November, 2003. Sharon Herfurth Central Texas Library System 800-262-4431,x20 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
