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Librarian Of The Year

arrow 2009 Cheryl O’Connor, INFOLINK

Dedicated, knowledgeable and creative librarians are the key to the success of libraries in New Jersey. The NJLA Librarian of the Year was created to recognize exemplary recent achievement by a working New Jersey librarian.

The Librarian of the Year serves as a role model, enhancing the image of librarianship and advancing the positive visibility of libraries to the community. The librarian of the Year is willing to serve as an enthusiastic spokesperson for librarianship in general and to speak at the NJLA conferences.

CRITERIA FOR NJLA LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR

Successful candidate must:

  • Hold an MLS degree or be a certified school/media specialist
  • Be a current NJLA member
  • Have made a significant contribution by:
    • Demonstrating the value of libraries
    • Enhancing the image of librarians and/or libraries
    • Promoting an accessible and positive climate in the library
    • Advancing community relations
    • Initiating a new library service or program
    • Publishing a book or article of national importance that advances the prominence of librarianship
  • Enjoy public speaking and be willing to make appearances on behalf of NJLA

SELECTION PROCESS

The selected candidate will be selected on the basis of outstanding achievement in the majority of listed criteria. The selection process will be conducted by members of the Honors and Awards Committee. Former winners will make the final decision from nominations presented. Self-nominations and nominations by colleagues are invited. The award will be presented at the Spring NJLA Conference.

Previous Winners:

2008 Carol Nersinger, East Brunswick Public Library
2007 Joanne Roukens, HRLC
2006 Bonnie Kunzel, New Jersey State Library
2005 Kathy Schalk-Greene, Mount Laurel Public Library
2004 Robert Lackie, Rider University
2003 Cindy Czesak, Paterson
2002 Connie Paul, CJRLC
2001 Claudia Sumler, Camden County
2000 Jeanne Robbana, Vineland Public
1999 Norma Blake, Burlington County
1998 Carol Kolb Phillips, East Brunswick
1997 Karen Avenick, Camden County
1996 Karen Hyman, SJRLC
1995 Caren Brown, West Orange
1994 Elaine McConnell, Ocean County
1993 Lori McConnell, Irvington

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