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Library Innovation Award

LIBRARY INNOVATION AWARD
Recognizes an individual or group for a groundbreaking initiative or program.

Requirements: 
OLC member and/or Institutional member (an individual, group or team of individuals, specific library department, and/or branch, or a public library). Program or initiative must have been implemented within the past two years.

Criteria: 
1. Program or initiative is original, distinct or applied in new ways
2. Program or initiative significantly benefits employees, library patrons, library operations, or the community at-large; and
3. Program or initiative can be replicated regardless of the size of the library.

Nomination Checklist:
As a nominator, the success of your nominee rests largely with your ability to answer the following questions:

  1. Why are you nominating this person? [Word limit: 50]
  2. In what way does this program or initiative break new ground in library service, programming, etc.? [Word limit: 300]
  3. How does this innovation significantly benefit employees, library patrons, library operations, or the community at-large? [Word limit: 300]
  4. Can this program or initiative be replicated in other Ohio libraries? If so, what limitation may arise regarding scale? [Word limit: 300]
  5. Have any other libraries attempted this initiative? Were they successful? [Word limit: 300]

As a nominator, you will need to:

(1) Obtain 2-3 testimonials from:

  • Library board member
  • Library director
  • Immediate supervisor
  • Staff, community leaders, patrons
  • Past employees as appropriate
  • Colleagues past and present (with current employer, from former employers)
  • Coalition and/or project partners

Be prepared to upload these testimonials. PDF format preferred (max. file size: 1MB).

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(2) Obtain a copy of your Nominee’s resume, curriculum vitae (CV), or list of accomplishments. 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.