The Award
The ALIA Library Technician of the Year Award was first presented in 1989. The aim of the award is to recognise the valued contribution of Library Technicians to the sector.
Nominations
This award is peer-nominated. Nominees must be a current personal Library Technician member of ALIA.
Confidentiality in nomination is essential and nominees should not be aware that they are being nominated for the award. Premature disclosure of details may prejudice consideration of the nomination.
Nominations are considered by a panel of a minimum of three ALIA member peers.
There must be two nominators. Nominators must be able to corroborate what is put forward in the nomination, including a statement of no more than 500 words. Please note that nominators should comprise an employer and a fellow ALIA member.
All nominations require a date and signature.
Criteria - Please note: it is not necessary to meet all criteria
- Promoting the goals and objectives of the Association
- Contributing to the advancement of library technicians
- Writing for industry publications, such as INCITE or JALIA
- Demonstrating excellence in LT practice
- Presentations at, or involvement with, conferences and events
- Personal achievement within the library sector
- Encouraging the professional development of LT students and new members to the profession