For this year’s National Library Week (April 7-13), the ACRL-LA Awards Committee will honor two library professionals from Louisiana for their outstanding achievements in the library field. All library personnel (academic, public, special) are eligible for nominations. Categories include:
- Library Professional Award
Library professionals are individuals who tirelessly work to provide needed information to patrons. This category highlights librarians who take on leadership roles or specialize in developing programs for the community. These may include directors, heads of departments, instructors, archivists, and others.
- Library Support Staff Award
Support staff, or paraprofessionals, work in various library operations and provide leadership and expertise in their field. Support staff may include library assistants, clerks, associates, technicians, specialists, and others.
Please send nominations through the following form no later than Monday, April 8 at 11:55 PM CST. Self-nominations are also welcome. The prize for each award includes a year-long membership to ACRL-LA and a cash prize of $100. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 10.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0Ta5DUw1mz31ROET1S3p_y_-itIUO5jseqqHmzBXetRel3A/viewform
If you have questions, please reach out to Zack Stein, Chair of the Awards Committee, at zachary.stein@louisiana.edu.