PLA Library Innovation Award Jury

Charge

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To select annually a recipient of the PLA Library Innovation Award , which recognizes a public library's innovative and creative service program to the community. Any innovative, cutting-edge program, activity or service will be considered. Has your library developed a dynamic solution to a problem? Have you been able to reach a special population through a unique program? Has your special marketing campaign brought dramatic, measurable results? If so, you're eligible to apply.

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

Categories:

Roster

Jean M. Tabor
(Chair, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005)
Jeanne Crisp
(Member, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005)
Rita Hamilton
(Member, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005)
Victoria L. Johnson
(Member, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005)
Lucrece Louisdhon-Louinis
(Member, July 1, 2004, to October 27, 2005)
Josie B. Parker
(Member, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005)
Carol E. Simmons
(Member, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005)
Margaret N. Smith
(Member, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005)
Margaret Donnellan Todd
(Member, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005)
Ms. Shannon D. Scanlan
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005)
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Composition

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The Upstart Innovation Award Jury consists of members appointed from the membership at large serving 2 year terms and led by a chair.

Origin

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Established at the request of the PLA Board.

Staff Liaison

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Megan Stewart

Program Coordinator

312-280-5026

mstewart@ala.org

Get Involved

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To be a thriving, vibrant organization, PLA must have committed and active committee members. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please read and fill out the online volunteer form.

  • Volunteers are accepted on an ongoing basis.
  • Appointments are made by the PLA President and President-Elect, primarily in the spring.
  • Volunteers must be members of 91´«Ã½ and PLA.

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