It’s that time. Nominations of stellar school librarians may be submitted, starting today, for SLJ's School Librarian of the Year 2020.
It’s that time. Nominations of stellar school librarians may be submitted, beginning today, for the School Librarian of the Year 2020.
Administered by School Library Journal and sponsored by Scholastic Book Fairs and Scholastic Digital Solutions, the award honors a K–12 library professional for outstanding achievement and the exemplary use of 21st-century tools and services to engage children and teens toward fostering multiple literacies.
To be considered, applicants must meet state requirements for school library media certification and be currently employed as a media specialist, teacher librarian, or equivalent position. They can be working in either a public or private school at a site level.
A written statement describing the award nominee and the services implemented must demonstrate how the librarian’s accomplishments fulfill the following award criteria:
Exemplary service to fulfill the needs of students and the school community Creativity in programming and use of content
Collaboration with teacher peers, staff, and administrators
Effective integration of library services with curricula
Demonstrated student engagement
Exemplary use of technology tools
Outreach to parents, families
Effective promotion of the library and what it offers
Two letters of recommendation must accompany the application, along with specific information, including student demographics, budget, and a description of your physical plant. (See the award page for complete rules.)
The winning school librarian will receive:
Previous applicants who have not yet received the award are encouraged to apply again.
Applicants can nominate themselves. Supporters (i.e. administrators, peers, institutions) can also nominate a librarian for the award.
Nominations open: September 3, 2019
Nominations close: November 18
Winner announced: March 2020
Winner profiled in SLJ: April 2020
For more information, visit slj.com/schoollibrarianoftheyear.
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