Library Journal seeks nominations

Library Journal will honor one support staffer with its eighth annual Paraprofessional of the Year award in its March 1, 2007, issue. Sponsored by Brodart, which underwrites the $1,500 cash prize and a reception at the American Library Association conference in June, the award recognizes the essential role of paraprofessionals, now the largest constituency of library workers, in providing excellent library service. It places special emphasis on the efforts of the winner to further the role of paraprofessionals in the library profession.

The criteria are excellence in performing their job, including contributions enabling the library to best serve its constituents and/or community; the encouragement of reading and the use of the library's resources; a commitment to free access to information for all; and the candidate's work to build networks, organizations, and groups to promote excellence in library work and new career paths for support staff, and improved communication and facilitating cooperation between support staff and the MLS librarians with whom they work.

Nominations are due January 10, 2007. Nominating letters should name the candidate and describe in 500 words or less why the nominee deserves the award. Supporting letters and accompanying material will be considered, but the nominating letter will be of primary importance. Nominations may be e-mailed to akim@reedbusiness.com or mailed to Ann Kim, c/o Library Journal, 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010.

Last updated on 12/18/2006