Spring 2008

Do you know an outstanding instruction librarian who deserves to be recognized? The Library Instruction Round Table is accepting nominations for the Outstanding Service in Library Instruction Award. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions related to the advancement of library instruction in Texas. This award, which may not be made every year, is made based on factors such as: the impact of the nominated person on multiple libraries and educational initiatives; the extent of the individual's contributions in the area of library instruction; and the innovation of ideas or projects developed by the nominated person.

LIRT is also soliciting nominations for the Library Instruction Project of the Year Award. This award recognizes an innovative or creative library instruction project or initiative in Texas. The project may relate to new models, methods, and techniques in areas such as:

• New services and resources developed for library instruction
  
• Assessment of a library instruction class or program
  
• Marketing of a library instruction program or service
  
• Collaboration between library staff and other members of an institution or related organizations
  
• Cooperative ventures between different institutions

Self nominations are encouraged for both awards and will receive equal consideration. Please visit http://www.txla.org/groups/lirt/awards.html for more information about each award including eligibility requirements, submissions, and selection criteria.

Nominations for both awards must be postmarked, emailed, or faxed by February 29, 2008. Nominations must be sent to the Awards Committee Chair:

Danielle Cunniff Plumer
Library Resource Sharing Division / THDI
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
P.O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711-2927
512.463.5852 (voice)
512.936.2306 (fax)
dplumer@tsl.state.tx.us

A selection committee will review all nominations and notify awardees at least four weeks prior to the TLA Annual Conference.

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