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Posted by Steve B. at 07:21 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

It is that time of year to again call for nominations for the Ann Geisel Award. Please read the award's description and purpose, as well as the award criteria, the nomination process, the selection process and a list of winners on the Geisel Award web page. This information has been edited slightly from last year, so even if you think you are familiar with the award, take a minute to read through this page again.

This year's winner will be announced at the NHLA Annual Business Meeting on November 6, 2008. The Annual Business Meeting will take place at the Nashua Crowne Plaza Hotel. More information about the meeting will be posted on the blog soon.

Posted by Steve B. at 04:06 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

NELA has a very special award which is presented at their annual conference. It is the Emerson Greenaway Distinguished Service Award for Librarianship. The committee is now accepting recommendations for this award. You can find a description of the award, criteria, and the nomination process at http://nelib.org/greenaway/index.htm.

Posted by Judy H. at 12:37 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The Flume Award Committee met recently and discussed the Flume 2009 nominations.  We culled the list and now we need folks to read the remaining titles and share their thoughts about the books and whether they think they would be worthy finalists.  We aim to provide a range of reading levels as well as a variety of genres for teens in grades 9-12  We are interested in whether you think the book is well-written, whether it will appeal to this age group, how the book compares to other titles nominated, etc.  In April, the committee will select the final 13 titles based on everyone's input.

To facilitate on-line sharing in the next few months, Sara Zoe Patterson has created a wiki for discussion of the titles.  It's easy to use, and we hope people will add their thoughts as they read nominated books. (You do not need to sign in or join the wiki.)  On the homepage of the wiki, you will find the list of nominated titles.  Just click on one of the titles, and when you get to the next page, click "Edit this page."  Then in the page that comes up, type your comments and please add your name and date.  After you have finished, click "Save."  All of these instructions can also be found on the wiki homepage.  Visit http://flume.wikispaces.com/ and begin discussing the Flume titles today!

Posted by Ann H. at 01:33 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

It's time to start thinking about the 2008 Award! The selection committee welcomes your nominations of picture books that meet the following criteria:

be published within the last three years (2005-2008)

be in print

have either the book's author or illustrator from the US

possess strong child appeal

have artistic quality with text that supports the illustrations

not be a title previously nominated ( this link will take you to the NHU-PAC listings of the previously nominated books)

If you would like to nominate a book that meets the criteria above, please send the following information to Jackie Heath at bpl@worldpath.net: Book Title, Book Author and Illustrator, Copyright Date, Publisher.

All nominations should be sent to Jackie by January 31, 2008.

Posted by Ann H. at 11:46 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The CHILIS Board would like to announce a new CHILIS award for an outstanding Children’s Librarian.  The CHILIS Librarian of the Year will be an annual award, which will be presented to a library staff member who provides outstanding direct or indirect service to children and/or families in the community.

If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please visit the CHILIS website for information about the award criteria and the nomination form: http://www.chilisnh.org/.  All nominations must be sent by January 15, 2008 to the address on the nomination form.

If you have any questions, please contact Ann Hoey at Ann.Hoey@dcr.nh.gov or anyone on the CHILIS Board.  Contact information for Board members is provided on the CHILIS website.

Posted by Ann H. at 03:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

New Scholarships and Awards available for ACRL/NEC members:

** ACRL/NEC Annual Conference Scholarships for Librarians and Library Staff (six scholarships) 

** ACRL/NEC Annual Conference Scholarships for Library School Students (six scholarships)

** Continuing Education Scholarship (one scholarship; up to $500)

** Best Paper Award (one $250 award)

Take advantage of these funding opportunities! 

See: http://www.acrlnec.org/scholarships/scholarships.shtml for more information.

Applications are due on January 31, 2008.

Posted by Steve B. at 05:50 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The deadline to submit nominations for the READS Award of Excellence has been extended to Friday, August 31st.

Several busy librarians have requested extensions, so we're pushing the deadline back to the end of the month.

The READS Award of Excellence is given once a year and recognizes outstanding service to library users. The award recipient will be recognized at the READS Annual Fall Program. For more information and to download the nomination form, please visit http://www.nhlibrarians.org/reads/award.html

Posted by Sarah L. at 12:38 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The NHLA Executive Board is seeking nominations for its most prestigious award, the Ann Geisel Award. The Ann Geisel Award of Merit recognizes librarians, libraries and other individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Association or the New Hampshire library community. Through their efforts as library professionals, providing library services or advocating for library issues, they have improved all New Hampshire libraries.

This award is named in the memory of Ann Geisel (1947-1999). Ann personified “Distinguished service to the New Hampshire library community”. In addition to serving for many years as the Director of the Peterborough Town Library, she served the New Hampshire library community through her service as a member of the NH Library Association, Nubanusit Library Coop and the NH State Library Advisory Council including a term as its Chair. She was also active in regional and national library issues as a member of the Advisory Board of the Northeast Document Conservation Center, the American Library Association and the New England Library Association.

If you would like to nominate a colleague for the award, submit a letter of nomination and two letters of support to the NHLA Awards Committee by Friday, August 31, 2007. Include in the letter of nomination a statement explaining why this individual or organization qualifies for this award. List specific activities and accomplishments. For individuals, also list memberships and offices held in professional organizations and any honors received.

The Geisel Award Committee mailing address is: 

Posted by Steve B. at 07:52 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)