Nominations for WHSLA Librarian or Library of-the-Year Now Being Accepted

Nominations for WHSLA Librarian or Library of-the-Year

Now Being Accepted

Nominate a Colleague, or a stand-out HSL Library in Wisconsin.

• Self-nominations welcome. 

This is an award that your administrators and non-Librarian health care colleagues will recognize for quality and excellence.  It’s great PR for the recipient and our profession. 

WHSLA Librarian of the Year Award

Purpose: This career award is bestowed upon a professional (MLS or equivalent) librarian in recognition of outstanding leadership, achievement and commitment to the library profession.* The librarian shall be currently employed in a Wisconsin health sciences library and must be an active member of WHSLA.

Criteria: The award may be based upon, but not limited to, such activities as the following:

1. Distinguished service to the profession; outstanding participation in activities of professional associations; and notable publications, presentations and projects.

2. Dedicated leadership and vision in health sciences libraries including automation technology, management, networking, education or service.

3. Active support of and participation in WHSLA.

4. Enhancement, expansion and interpretation of library service to the community and/or strengthening of the library's role and position in the community.

5. Development of innovative programs that have benefited WHSLA members.

  

More info, guidelines, and the actual nomination form are available here.

WHSLA Library of the Year Award

Purpose: This award is given to a Wisconsin health sciences library for distinguished achievement in service.

Criteria: The award may be based upon, but not limited to, such activities as the following:

1. Outstanding growth and maintenance of current, multi-media or special interest collections based on sound selection policies.

2. Innovative planning and utilization of new, renovated or current physical facilities.

3. Provider of exceptional user-friendly services.

4. Promotion of the field and profession of librarianship through consistent efforts of outstanding support, recognition, growth and salary compensation.

5. Active development and participation in networks and multi-type systems.

6. Leadership in automation technology.

More info, guidelines, and the actual nomination form are available here.

Nominations for both awards are due to Michele Matucheski, WHSLA President, by July 1, 2018.  After which the WHSLA Board will select a winner.