Library Journal Extends Deadline forLibrarian of the Year Award to November 17, 2008

-- Library Journal, 10/22/2008

Library Journal has extended the deadline for its Librarian of the Year Award to November 17, 2008. The award honors a professional librarian for outstanding achievement and accomplishments reflecting the loftiest service goals of the library profession. Nominating letters should name the candidate and describe in 500 words or less why the nominee is deserving of recognition. Supporting letters and accompanying material will be considered, but the nominating letter itself will be of prime importance. 

Any working professional librarian in any type of library anywhere in North America (United States, Canada, Mexico) is eligible. People nominated in previous years are also eligible. Complete instructions are available here. 

Send your nominations via email, or mail the nomination and supporting materials to: 
Librarian of the Year
Library Journal 
360 Park Avenue South.
New York, NY 10010 

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