2024 ILA Award Nominations Are Open: Nominate a colleague – or yourself!
March 20, 2024
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by Robin Harris, Northeastern Illinois University
Last year's winner of the ILA Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award, Jade Kastel!
Do you know an Illinois academic librarian who has made an impact this year at their library? Are you an Illinois academic librarian who has demonstrated a special commitment to the profession?
Nominate them or yourself for a 2024 ILA Award atILA's Awards and Scholarships page! The Illinois Library Association has a number of awards suitable for recognizing the work of Illinois academic librarians, such as:
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The Crosman Memorial Award for New Library Workers, for a library worker newer to the field who has accomplished a great deal in a short amount of time.
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The Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year award, for recognizing the outstanding work and leadership of an Illinois academic librarian who has also demonstrated exceptional service to the Illinois Library Association.
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The Intellectual Freedom Award, for a library worker or group who has demonstrated a commitment to preserving intellectual freedom, especially through activities or events that impact Illinois communities.
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The Innovative Programs and Services Award, for an individual, group, department, or library that has planned or presented specialized or innovative programs or services.
Additional awards, full nomination guidelines, and a list of 2023 ILA award winners can be found on the 2023 ILA Awards and Scholarships website. The award nomination form can be found on the ILA Awards and Scholarships website. Questions about the awards or nominations can be sent to Tamara Jenkins at tjenkins@ila.org.
The nomination deadline is May 15, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize yourself or a colleague for outstanding work in an academic library!
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