IASL International Awards Programme:

LINKSPLUS -- LIBRARY COMMENDATION AWARD

Media Release for 31 August 2009 -- Library and resource centre is the hub of teaching and learning [PDF file]

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Selection Criteria
Applications/Nominations

Outstanding and innovative school library projects, plans, publications or programs that could serve as models for replication by individuals and associations are recognized by this award. In accord with LinksPlus' focus on access and adding value to information, applications are welcomed which illustrate innovation in collecting, organizing and distributing value-added information within and beyond the school community.

The award is open to all print-based and electronic-based projects. The recipient is awarded a certificate of commendation and US $1000 and has opportunity to demonstrate the project at the IASL annual conference.

Applications should argue a case for recognition of excellence by including appropriate documentation such as a brief description of the project including organizational and management issues, the target audience, participants’ response and value to the school or community.

Selection is made by the IASL LinksPlus -- Library Commendation award panel. The award is funded through the generosity of LinksPlus -- publishers of Weblinks directories.

Criteria for Projects

See the description of the award above.

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Applications/Nominations

Applications should argue a case for recognition of excellence by including appropriate documentation such as a brief description of the project including organizational and management issues, the target audience, participants’ response and value to the school or community.

To avoid excessive mailing costs and to facilitate the review process, include no more than three statements of verification and support from state associations or education officials, and limit support materials (such as examples of publications) to three copies of the same book, video tape or CD-ROM.

Applications for this and other IASL awards close on 1 April and should be sent to:
IASL Secretariat
PO Box 83
Zillmere
Queensland 4034
Australia

Past Awards

Last updated 27 August 2009 (KSB)