WPSLA Advocate Award

Description:
The purpose of this award is to recognize a school advocate whose support has maintained an exemplary library program, whose efforts have improved an existing program, or who has initiated a program where none existed.  The award recognizes those outside the library profession who play a critical role in the success of school library programs. An Awards Committee may visit the school or district to substantiate evidence submitted in the nomination.

Qualifications:

• The award will be presented to a school library advocate who has demonstrated support for school library programs.
• The advocate must be nominated by a WPSLA member.
• Practicing school librarians are not eligible for the award.

Criteria for Consideration:

• Facilities improvement
• Budget
• Support staff
• Support of professional development opportunities for librarians
• Flexible scheduling implementation
• Adherence to Library Bill of Rights and district selection policy
• Library technology

Application:
Include the following information:

• Nominating WPSLA member's name
• Position
• School
• Address
• Name of advocate nominee
• School
• Address
• School enrollment
• Number of full-time certified librarians
• Full-time equivalent support staff assigned to library
• Number of volunteer hours per week
• A supportive narrative, not more than 500 words in length.  Do not include photos, newspaper clippings, or other public relations material

Award:
The award shall be a plaque presented at the advocate's school district's board meeting and $100 to the school library of the librarian nominating the advocate. 

Mail nominations to:
Rebecca Morris
310 Delaney Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Email:  rmorris1855@yahoo.com or Richard Hollein at holleinr@qvsd.org

Deadline: January 5, 2009

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Updated by Gabriella Miller  9/10/08