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Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:55:54 -0500
From: "Angela Thullen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Publib] PLA Awards Excellence
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
PLA Awards honor excellence in public library service by recognizing
libraries and individuals whose service to the community is extraordinary.
Be sure not to wait until the last minute to apply for a PLA Award. Many
awards include significant cash prizes and are highly competitive.
The deadline for all applications is December 3, 2007. For more
information, or to submit an online application, visit www.pla.org.
* Advancement of Literacy Award, honoring a publisher, bookseller,
hardware and/or software dealer, foundation or similar group that has made a
significant contribution to the advancement of adult literacy;
* Allie Beth Martin Award, $3,000 honorarium, honoring a librarian who,
in a public library setting, has demonstrated extraordinary range and depth
of knowledge about books or other library materials and has distinguished
ability to share that knowledge;
* Baker & Taylor Entertainment Audio Music/Video Product Award, $2,500
in Audio Music or Video products to promote the development of a circulating
collection in a public library;
* Charlie Robinson Award, $1,000 honoring a public library director who,
over a period of seven years, has been a risk taker, an innovator and/or a
change agent in a public library;
* DEMCO New Leaders Travel Grant, up to $1,500, enhances the
professional development of public librarians new to the field by making
possible their attendance at major professional development activities;
* EBSCO Excellence in Small and/or Rural Library Service Award, $1,000
honorarium to a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less that
demonstrates excellence of service to its community;
* Gordon M. Conable Award, $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;
* Grow Your Own @ your library Institutional Scholarship, $8,000 in
reimbursement of public libraries employees__ course tuition costs at the
undergraduate or graduate level;
* Highsmith Library Innovation Award, $2,000 recognizing a libraryb__s
innovative and creative service program to the community.
Questions? Contact the PLA Office at [EMAIL PROTECTED], or 800-545-2433 x5PLA.
Angela Thullen
Marketing Specialist
Public Library Association
www.pla.org
Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director
Central Texas Library System, Inc.
1005 West 41st Street
Austin, Texas 78756
www.ctls.net
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
512-583-0704 x18
800-252-4431 x18
