Awards
Library Journal sponsors and co-sponsors many awards to recognize greatness and contributions to the library industry. Submit your nominations today! (See past winners.)
Library of the Year
All libraries are good, some are great. LJ is looking for role-model libraries to vie for the honor of being the 2008 Library Journal/Thomson Gale Library of the Year. Learn more and submit your nominations here.
Postmark deadline: April 1, 2008
Politician of the Year
Is there a political figure making a difference in your library community? The editors of LJ want to know about them and what they've achieved for libraries in your area. Learn more and submit your nominations here.
Postmark deadline: July 14, 2008
The LJ Teaching Award
The LJ Teaching Award, sponsored by ProQuest, recognizes excellence in educating the next generation of librarians. This annual award, now in its second year, honors the winning LIS teacher with an article in Library Journal in the Nov. 15 issue of the magazine, a $5000 prize, and a cocktail reception at ALA-Midwinter. Learn more and submit your nominations here.
Postmark deadline: September 29, 2008
Librarian of the Year
The LJ editors are seeking nominations for the 21st annual Library Journal Librarian of the Year Award to honor a professional librarian for outstanding achievement and accomplishments reflecting the loftiest service goals of the library profession. Learn more and submit your nominations here.
Postmark deadline: October 27, 2008
Best Small Library in America
The 2008 Best Small Library in America winner is the Chelsea District Library. For the 2009 award, the guidelines will be updated by late spring with an early November 2008 deadline. In the meantime, please use the existing guidelines to get started here. Thank you.
Postmark deadline: November 3, 2008
Movers & Shakers
The editors of Library Journal need your help in identifying the emerging leaders in the library world. Our seventh annual Movers & Shakers supplement will profile 50-plus up-and-coming individuals from across the United States and Canada who are innovative, creative, and making a difference. Learn more and submit your nominations here.
Deadline: November 17, 2008
Paraprofessional of the Year
Library Journal will honor one support staffer with its tenth annual Paraprofessional of the Year award in its March 1, 2009, issue. Learn more and submit your nominations here.
Extended Postmark deadline: January 19, 2009