Members, The HBCU Library Alliance would like to recognize the extraordinary contributions of two outstanding library professionals who have made a significant impact to their library organization. The "Excellence in Librarianship Award" will serve to recognize two HBCU Library employees for their distinguished service and leadership in an HBCU Library. Awards will be given to one full-time librarian and one full-time paraprofessional. Criteria - Demonstrated leadership in developing, implementing and fostering advances in library operations, services, and/or programs - Demonstrated excellence in customer service - Actively participates in University committees and works to infuse library services into the curriculum - Contribution has advanced the mission and vision of the Library and the University in the areas of teaching, learning, and research - Enhanced the user experience through creative applications of technology tools - Successfully marketed and promoted services to library users. The Awards committee invites nominations for the award through August 30, 2014. Please submit the name, job title, contact information and a brief explanation of why the nominee should be considered for the award. The 2014 Awards will be presented during the HBCU Library Alliance's 6th Membership Meeting in Atlanta, GA, October 26-28, 2014. I look forward to receiving your nominations! Tasha Tasha Lucas Youmans, Ph.D. Dean of the Library/Chief Librarian Bethune-Cookman University| Carl S. Swisher Library and Learning Resources Center| 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. | Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Phone: (386) 481-2181| Fax: (386-481-2182| email: youmanst@cookman.edu<mailto:youmanst@cookman.edu> SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Register now http://www.hbculibraries.org/html/2014meeting-form.html for the October 26-28, 2014 HBCU Library Alliance 6th Membership Meeting in Atlanta GA!