Siddie Joe Johnson Award

Siddie Joe Johnson Award
For Outstanding Achievement in
Children’s Library Service

Presented to a Public or School Librarian by the Children's Round Table of the Texas Library Association.

History

The SJJ Award was named in honor of Siddie Joe Johnson, who served as Children's Librarian and Coordinator of Children's Services for the Dallas Public Library for twenty-seven years. Ms. Johnson, a published poet and author, was the recipient of awards from the Poetry Society of Texas and the Texas Institute of Letters, as well as from the American Library Association for her work in children's library service.

Procedure

The Siddie Joe Johnson Award recognizes an outstanding Texas Librarian and member of Children’s Round Table who works with children from preschool to eighth grade and who has been active within the last twelve months.

Nominees are evaluated on the basis of outstanding or innovative programs, a sustained high level of performance, leadership ability, involvement in professional organizations, community involvement, and cooperation with parents and other libraries, especially outside their own system.

Information requested for nominations is limited to 5 pages, including letters of recommendation received from colleagues and employers as well as supporting data such as examples of work, news articles, publicity for exemplary programs, etc. to establish the merits of the candidate.

The recipient will be honored at the 2008 Texas Bluebonnet Award Luncheon at TLA Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. Last year’s recipient was Debra Marshall from Wilson Elementary School in Coppell.

NOMINATION FORM (doc)
The deadline for submission is February 15, 2008.
Stephanie Borgman , SJJ Chair

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