EMERGING LEADER AWARD
Recognizes an individual who shows exceptional promise for future contributions to the library profession.
Requirements:
OLC member or library school student; currently employed by an Ohio public library; and worked 5 years or less in Ohio libraries.
Criteria:
1. Displays a commitment to professional growth and library service.
2. Demonstrates initiative that motivates and engages others.
3. Exhibits passionate commitment to professional values such as intellectual freedom, equity and access to evolving library services.
Nomination Checklist:
As a nominator, the success of your nominee rests largely with your ability to answer the following questions:
- Why are you nominating this person? [Word limit: 50]
- How has the nominee expanded his/her career to show future leadership potential? [Word limit: 300]
- How has the nominee shown a commitment to advocacy in special areas such as intellectual freedom, library innovation, outreach, and/or expansion of library services? [Word limit: 300]
- What impact has the nominee had on the library and the community? [Word limit: 300]
- How has he/she shown an outstanding commitment to the library profession? [Word limit: 300]
At library level?
At community level?
At state and/or national level?
As a nominator, you will need to:
(1) Obtain 3-5 testimonials from:
- Colleagues, staff, co-workers
- Library board, director and/or immediate supervisor
- Community leaders
- Library patrons
- Project partners
- Past employees as appropriate
Be prepared to upload these testimonials. PDF format preferred (max. file size: 1MB).
(2) Obtain a copy of your Nominee’s resume, curriculum vitae (CV), etc. Copy and paste this information into the online form or upload the document. PDF format preferred (max. file size: 1MB). You can also provide a link to the Nominee’s online biography or LinkedIn profile page.