MASL Special Service Award
The deadline for submitting applications for this award is December 15. To apply, click here: Special Service Award Application
Directions
Type the background information and application narrative using the appropriate space indicated.
Submit the background information and application via the MASL website or send to the MASL office. Must be postmarked no later than December 15 via website, fax or postal service.
Information Needed
Background Information
- State the name of the nominee, title, number years in position, official school district name, superintendent, name of school and building principal, school address and phone number, fax number, and email address.
- State the name of the MASL member nominating the person, position, address, home and work phone numbers, fax number, and email address.
- State the nominator’s association with the nominee and how the nominee has made a significant contribution to the field of library science. (1/3 page)
- Summarize the nominee’s educational experience, including dates, locations, and positions.
- State the number of years this nominee has been a member of MASL.
Application Narrative
Section 1 – National, State, and Local Service
State in what capacity the nominee has served library media organizations at the national, state, and local levels.This should be a chronological list of offices held, committee assignments, and years served. (1 page)
Section 2 – Leadership
A. Describe how the nominee has promoted education through improved library services. Include a listing of published articles and books, organization of workshops, development of innovative curriculum, and programs developed for library media centers. List dates and locations when possible. (1 page)
B. State in what capacity the nominee has served in a leadership position for other organizations. (1/2 page)
Section 3 – Promotion of School Library Media Services
Summarize the nominee’s contribution toward promoting school libraries to school administrators, community patrons, state and federal legislators, etc…(1 page)
Summarize the nominee’s contribution toward promoting school libraries to school administrators, community patrons, state and federal legislators, etc…(1 page)
Past Winners
Click here to view a list of past award winners.