JCPLA Staff Day Awards





Librarian of the Year


The Librarian of the Year award will be presented to a professional librarian for outstanding achievement and accomplishments in librarianship within Jefferson County.


Eligibility Any working librarian serving in a professional capacity in a Jefferson County public library who holds a Master’s degree in library information studies.





Paralibrarian of the Year


The Paralibrarian Award shall be presented to an exceptional library employee who has contributed to the advancement of library service in Jefferson County.


Eligibility


Open to any library support staff working in a Jefferson County public library. This individual may not have obtained a professional library degree.


Nomination Process Nominating letters should name the candidate, nominator, and describe in 250 words or less why the nominee is deserving of recognition. Additional letters of support are welcome but not required.






Anyone working in a Jefferson County Public Library may submit a nomination for Librarian of the Year and Paralibrarian of the Year. Nominations are due July 5, 2016. Submit nominations to April Wallace, JCPLA Parliamentarian at adeaton@bham.lib.al.us.