Maine Library Excellence Award
The Maine Library Excellence Award was established to recognize excellence in Maine's libraries by the Maine Regional Library Districts, the Maine State Library, and the Maine Library Association in conjunction with the Friends of Maine Libraries and the Maine Library Trustee Association. Based on a similar model established in 2000 by the Connecticut State Library and the Connecticut Library Association, three awards are available each year to recognize outstanding library programs or services. Entries may be submitted for either a successful ongoing program established at any time, or for a one-time program conducted during the past three years (since 2002).
Applications may now be sent in for the 2008 annual Maine Library Excellence Award. The MLEA honors one or more public libraries that have provided outstanding service to their communities. The award is either for a successful ongoing program or a one-time program that occurred during the last three years. Nominations will be judged on service to the community, creativity and innovation, and leadership in creating model programs.
Applicants must indicate by August 1 their intent to apply; contact Valerie Osborne at the Northeastern Maine Library District Office at Bangor Public Library, by email.
Applications must be completed by September 1, 2008.
The monetary award is $500.
The award will be presented during the Libraries Futures Conference at the combined districts' fall council meeting, October 3, 2008 in Augusta.
Awards will be offered in two population categories:
- Libraries serving populations of 10,000 or more
- Libraries serving populations below 10,000
Informational packets are being sent to all public libraries. There have been some changes to the award process this year-- including the $500 cash awards-- so be sure to look into this important award!
