Outstanding Media Specialist Award

Given in recognition of excellence and innovative leadership in the development of media center service and for remarkable service to the profession. This award is distinguished because it is given for both ongoing leadership to an individual media center and for development of the profession.

Minimum Criteria:

-- Must be an Indiana Library Federation personal member for the year nominated

-- Must exhibit sustained leadership and performance for a number of years

-- Must have made a substantial contribution in areas such as, but not limited to:
A. Resource development
B. Expanded, new, and/or creative developments in media center services
C. Demonstrated responsiveness to community or school needs
D. Financial management skills

--Mentoring and outreach to other librarians or media specialists

-- Three (3) to five (5) letters of support from a mix of the local community, representatives of the local library or media center, and professional colleagues

Additional Supporting Documentation (Optional)

-- No more than three (3) other forms of miscellaneous publications with explanation, as needed

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