2010 Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy

Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award

Since its inception in 2003, the Literacy Interest Group (formerly Literacy Services Section) has sponsored an annual award for Outstanding Librarian In Support of Literacy (OLSL) presented annually.

This year the Committee is starting up again in preparation to seek nominations, conduct the judging, and make the difficult choice of which librarian will receive this year’s honor. Cherall Weiss of Newport Beach P.L. is heading up the Committee which currently consists of Rosie Manela of Rancho Cucamonga P.L., Delores Allmond of Beverly Hills P.L. and Carey Gross of Butte County Library.

The Committee needs SCLLN members to serve with them on this very uplifting endeavor. The time commitment is minimal, and should fit in to the tough schedules that most of us are now working. The highlight of volunteering for this assignment is the opportunity to work with this premier team. Contact Cherall to volunteer, or if you have questions: (949) 717-3875.

Purpose:
This award is to recognize and honor a librarian who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to support literacy.

Eligibility:The nominee cannot be a literacy services staff person who already provides direct literacy services.
The nominee can be someone who has performed one or more of the following services in support of literacy:
􀀳 Outreach
􀀳 Public Awareness
􀀳 Programming
􀀳 Collection Development
􀀳 Advocacy
􀀳 Fund Raising
􀀳 Recruitment
􀀳 Other – You name it!!!

Only one nomination per library jurisdiction is allowed.
This is an individual award – nomination cannot be for a group.

The winner will be honored at the CLA 2010 Conference in Sacramento.

The winner receives a 1-year CLA Membership, a plaque, recognition on the CLA website and a gift certificate. Each nominee will receive a certificate of special recognition.

Past Winners

2009: Derek Wolfgram, Santa Clara County Library
2008: Jean Hofacket, Alameda County Library
2007: Carol Starr, Marin County Free Library
2006: John M. Adams, Orange County Public Library
2005: Sofia Bellos, Oxnard Public Library
2004: Leslie McGinnis Rodd, Oakland Public Library
2003: Chuck Aston, Redwood City Public Library