The Paraprofessional Division of the Georgia Library Association announces its 2014 Paraprofessional Grants. Four (4) $250 Award Grants will be given to the winners to facilitate their attendance at GaCOMO 2014 – GLA’s Annual Convention to be held in Augusta, Georgia October 1-3, 2014. In addition, each winner will receive an awards plaque, which will…
The Georgia Library Association awards two scholarships annually to students completing a master’s degree in library science. The Hubbard Scholarship, a $3,000 award, is intended to recruit excellent candidates for librarianship in Georgia and defray some of the costs of their education. The Beard Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, is targeted for applicants of…
The Georgia Library Association Awards Committee invites all local librarians to nominate their colleagues, co-workers, partners, and other library supporters for the 2014 GLA awards. GLA has awards to celebrate a variety of library and non-library personal for their contributions to the state organization and/or their local library. Nominating someone is easy (just 10 fields…
Do you know someone whose contributions to Georgia libraries and/or GLA should be recognized with a GLA award? Take the time to nominate a deserving individual today. Each year the Georgia Library Association seeks to honor outstanding librarians, library staff members, and library advocates through the following awards: Bob Richardson AwardCharles Beard Library Advocacy AwardHonorary…
ATTENTION SUPPORT STAFF AND PARAPROFESSIONALS in GEORGIA LIBRARIES The Paraprofessional Division of the Georgia Library Association announces its 2013 Paraprofessional Grants. Three (3) $250 Award Grants will be given to the winners to facilitate their attendance at GaCOMO 2013 – GLA’s Annual Convention to be held in Macon, Georgia October 9-11, 2013. In addition, each winner…
In 2013, the Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA) and the Georgia Library Association (GLA) will recognize and honor three exemplary and three exceptional library media programs. In order to identify and highlight these programs, GLMA and GLA are soliciting applications from schools. Library media programs in three schools (elementary, middle and high) will be selected…
[Editor’s Note: Posted on behalf of Ann Hamilton, GLA’s ALA Councilor. Please direct questions/nominations to Shumeca Pickett at the contact information below.] The John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award honors intellectual freedom fighters in and outside the library profession who have demonstrated remarkable personal courage in resisting censorship. The award consists of $500 and a citation.…