ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 14, Number 127
Date: December 21, 2005

In This Issue: 1) IMLS National Award Nominations; 2) Health Awards for Libraries


1)IMLS National Award Nominations (due February 15,2006)


Is there a library or museum in your community that deserves national recognition?  The Institute of Museum and Library Services is currently accepting nominations for the 2006 National Awards for Museum and Library Service.  

The National Awards for Museum and Library Service recognizes museums and libraries that demonstrate a core commitment to public service through innovative programs and active partnerships that address the changing needs of the communities they serve. To read about the 2005 winners, please see: http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/113005.htm.

The National Awards for Museum and Library Service is the nation's highest honor for the extraordinary public service provided by these institutions. An award ceremony will be held in Washington, DC for the winning institutions, followed by celebrations in each recipient's own community.  In addition, each institution receives $10,000.

Any individual may submit a nomination for libraries and museums of all sizes and types.  To be considered, nominees must submit all required information by February 15, 2006. For a nomination form and to learn more about the awards, please access http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_nams.asp for museums and http://www.imls.gov/grants/library/lib_nals.htm for libraries.


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2)Health Awards for Libraries Applications(due January 31,2006)


The Health Awards for Libraries, to be presented in May 2006 at the National Library of Medicine, are designed to mobilize the resources of libraries to help citizens learn how to live healthy lifestyles and to provide citizens with consumer health information. The 2006 NCLIS Health Awards will recognize libraries that excel in providing these resources. One $20,000 prize and nine $1,000 honorable mentions will be awarded. For more information and to apply: http://www.nclis.gov/award/healthawards06.html.  
 

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