Libraries of Excellence Award Application

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Library Full Name

Library Address (Street, City, Zip Code)

Library Director/Administrator Name

Director/Administrator Email Address

Contact Phone Number

Name of Person Completing Application (If not Director/Administrator)

Email Address of Person Completing Application (If not Director/Administrator)

Please provide at least one example of how your library met the following award requirements. Supplemental images are optional but encouraged.

Please Note: Over 75 libraries typically apply for this award each year. A highlight video is created for winners but with so many applicants, we cannot guarantee inclusion for each applicant. Each category is highlighted with the best submitted images showing libraries meeting that criteria.

Those who provide a good quality image highlighting their library supporting each category have the best opportunity to be highlighted in the award video.

A note before starting the application. Please save your answers in a separate document to ensure no loss of information if the form is saved incorrectly or you accidentally close it before submission. We cannot restore lost application data.

UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS - Provide services to underserved populations either through outreach, special programs, collaborations with other libraries or organizations, special classes, special collections, etc.

UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - You have the option to upload 1-2 supplementary files. Examples of supplemental files are publicity items, fliers, program descriptions, newspaper articles or other media documents, or statistical information. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name Underserved Populations). Example: Smith Public Library Underserved Populations

MARKETING - Please describe current marketing materials highlighting basic services and publicity about programs the library offers.

MARKETING SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - You have the option to upload 1-2 supplementary files. Examples of supplemental files are general library brochures, recurring program brochures, specific program publicity, newsletter, media contacts (newspapers/TV/Cable), bookmarks, fliers, etc., web page publicity, or electronic publicity. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name Marketing).

COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS - Please describe any special collaborations with outside organizations, educational institutions, or other city departments undertaken in the past year.

COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - You have the option to upload 1-2 supplementary files. Examples of supplemental files are materials from programs with schools, museums, or other educational institutions, interdepartmental programs, volunteer programs, or non-governmental agencies. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name Collaboration).

NEW, UNIQUE OR ENHANCED SERVICES - Please describe any new, unique, or enhanced services initiated during the past year.

NEW, UNIQUE, OR ENHANCED SERVICES SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - You have the option to upload 1-2 supplementary files. Examples of supplemental files are circulation statistics, other statistical information, programs offered, programming changes, or marketing materials for new or enhanced services. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name New Services).

LITERACY SUPPORT - Please describe examples of library services and/or resources providing literacy support to the community during the past year (i.e. Summer Reading Program).

LITERACY SUPPORT SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - You have the option to upload 1-2 supplementary files. Examples of supplemental files are materials from Summer Reading programs for youth, teens and/or adults, ESL classes, GED classes and/or High School Diploma program, support materials for ESL or GED, family story times, bilingual material and/or programs, or tutoring programs or study centers. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name Literacy).

DIGITAL INCLUSION - Please describe library services and/or resources that supported digital inclusion with public internet access, digital literacy training, and online library services in the community during the past year.

DIGITAL INCLUSION SUPPLEMENTAL FILES - You may upload 1-2 supplementary files. Examples of supplemental files are internet usage and technology and training statistics, information about library’s or third party vendor’s apps, screenshot statistical information on the usage of online services such as homework help or online reference, downloadable collections, etc., publicity items, fliers, program descriptions, etc. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name Digital).

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Please describe library services and/or resources that assisted community workforce participation and development during the past year.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - You may upload 1-2 supplementary files. Examples of supplemental files are publicity items, fliers, program descriptions, etc., collections, e-resources, classes focused on employment, resume creation, vocational training, and certifications, etc., workspaces for mobile workers, and partnering with outside workforce development agencies. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name Workforce).

CULTURAL, TOPICAL, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS - Please describe an example of cultural, topical, and/or educational classes or events held during the past year.

CULTURAL, TOPICAL, OR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - You have the option to upload 1-2 supplementary files. Examples of supplemental files are publicity materials, brochures, and newspaper articles. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name Events).

STAFF DEVELOPMENT - Please describe examples of development opportunities offered to library staff at all levels during the past year.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - You have the option to upload 1-2 supplementary files. Examples of supplemental files are the number of staff attending training, the number of classes attended, attendance at professional meetings and conferences, and types of training. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name Staff).

OTHER SERVICES - Please describe other services that demonstrate how the library served the community with excellence during the past year. Do not duplicate examples from other categories above.

OTHER SERVICES SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - You may upload 1-2 supplementary files. The maximum file size is 10 MB. Please name the file (Your Library Name Other)

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Once you submit your application, a member of the commitee will confirm receipt. Please allow up to 1 business day for their response.