May 30th is the deadline for nominations for two important New York Library Association statewide awards.
Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Award:
This award is presented to an individual who is not an employee, trustee or group primarily affiliated with library information services and yet has made a significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations – May 30, 2009.
NYLA – Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Information and Nomination Form
Outstanding Service to Libraries Award:
This award is presented to an individual or group who has performed through their direct affiliation as an employee or trustee of a library or information service a significant contribution of these services to the people of New York State. Deadline for nominations – May 30, 2009.
NYLA – Outstanding Service to Libraries Information & Nomination Form
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The NYLA Awards Nominating Committee encourages you to consider nominating a person or persons or group you feel exemplified what it is to be an outstanding advocate or performed an outstanding service to libraries.
Committee:
John Shaloiko (Chair) — Southeastern NY Library Resources Council
Tom Bindeman — Nioga Library System
Marla Yudin — Oswego BOCES School Library System
Loraine Wies — Schaffer Library, Union College
Kevin Gallagher — Middletown Thrall Public Library