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Connecticut Excellence in Public Library Service Awards   
These awards honor Connecticut public libraries that have provided outstanding service to their communities.

 

We know that your budget is shrinking and that you are busier than ever.  But we also know that public libraries are offering outstanding, creative and vital programs and services for their communities.  It can be challenging the library world now so give your staff something to cheer about and your colleagues something to inspire them by nominating your library for the 2010 Excellence in Public Library Service Awards. 

 

These awards will honor public libraries that have provided outstanding service to their communities. They will be given in 2 population groups (under 15,000 and over 15,000) for one specific library service or program

Nominations will be judged on:

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Service to their community
  • Leadership in creating model programs
  • A program which will affect the future of the library and its community

If you’ve been nominated in the past and haven’t won, submit another nomination.  The competition is different each year. 

Winners will receive a:

  • Feature story in Connecticut Libraries
  • Gala reception at the CLA Annual Conference
  • Modest cash award

Nominations due by Noon, November 6, 2009

Send to:

Mary Engels

Connecticut State Library

Middletown Library Service Center

786 South Main St.

Middletown, CT 06457

Phone: 860-704-2207 or

800-437-2313
Fax: 860-704-2228
Email: mengels@cslib.org

Entry form is below

 

The Excellence In Public Library Service Awards are sponsored by

The Connecticut State Library

Connecticut Library Association

Public Libraries Section, CLA

Friends of Connecticut Libraries and

Association of Connecticut Library Boards

 

Further details on the program and information on past winners are as follows:

If you have questions or want more information on the Awards please contact Mary Engels, mengels@cslib.org, Connecticut State Library, Middletown Library Service Center, 860-704-2207 or 800-437-2313.


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