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To annually select the recipient of the award and an honorarium, given to a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less with an upper per capita income limit of not more than the 75th quartile of the national average that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment.

Deliverables and outcomes:

• For the jury chair and members:
  • Stay apprised of the timeline in which PLA staff opens and closes the nomination application webpage via notices on PLA’s website and PLA members-only emails
  • Review award applications and supporting materials
  • Monitor award criteria and, if necessary, recommend changes in criteria or the jury’s charge
  • Increase awareness of the award and the number of applicants by spreading the word about the call for nominations
• For the jury chair:
  • Communicate meeting plans with the members of the jury
  • Lead virtual deliberation meetings
  • Vote on a winner in case of a tie among jury members
  • Contact the award’s winner(s) and confirm their acceptance of award
  • Complete jury selection form and send same to jury’s staff liaison

Expected time commitment:

• Review award applications and supporting materials (1–3 hours/year)
• Attend virtual deliberation meetings (2–3 hours/year)
• Respond to emails (1–2 hours/year)

Desired skills, knowledge, or experience:

• Experience working as a member of a virtual team
• Ability to critically analyze award submissions and eligibility criteria
• Strong communication skills