The NJAL Outreach in Academic Libraries Award recognizes outstanding achievement in outreach, promotion, and advocacy by New Jersey academic librarians or library teams.

What We’re Looking For

Submissions may include initiatives in the following areas:

  • External Communications: Newsletters, calendars, orientation materials, email campaigns, social media

  • Advocacy & Strategic Planning: Fundraising efforts, annual reports, strategic plans

  • Special Events & Exhibits

  • Community Outreach: Engagement beyond the institution

  • Promotional Materials: Booklists, bibliographies, signage, flyers, postcards, swag

 

Evaluation Criteria

Entries will be judged on:

  • Effectiveness of messaging

  • Persuasiveness to the target audience

  • Originality and creativity

  • Aesthetic appeal

  • Relevance and quality of content

  • Overall impact and engagement

 
Submission Guidelines

  • Activities must have occurred during the award year: February 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

  • Individuals or teams may submit multiple nominations, but each must be unique and submitted under only one category

  • All submissions must include supporting materials at the time of entry

Submit your nomination 

DEADLINE

Saturday, November 30, 2025