Excellence Award

The Northern New York Library Network is officially accepting nominations for the NNYLN’s 2007 Award for Excellence in Library Service.

Library staff members and supervisors are encouraged to nominate someone in their institution for this annual award.

A nomination form is conveniently located on-line at mail.nnyln.org/exaward.html.

Any staff member of any library within the Northern New York Library Network's service area is eligible to receive the Award.

This year’s award will be given during the Network's Annual Meeting to be held May 24, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid.

The Network encourages nominations of someone fellow colleagues or supervisors feel should be recognized for his/her outstanding service to libraries. Nominations may be made by directors / supervisors, co-workers, or board members.

Confidential nominations may be made to the Network via U.S. mail at 6721 US HWY 11, Potsdam, NY 13676; or by using the new on-line form. Nominations must be received by April 23, 2007.

Board Nominations

The terms of two NNYLN Board of Trustees members will expire on June 30, 2007.

Yvonne Reff of North Country Library System, and Fred Smith of Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System have completed full five-year terms on the Network Board, and their contributions are deeply appreciated.

This year’s Nominating Committee is soliciting suggestions for nominations for these seats.

If you have suggestions for individuals you feel would be good representatives for libraries and good advocates for the library community, please send their names by April 2, 2007 to: Nominating Committee, NNYLN, 6721 US HWY 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

Credit Card Payments

The Network recently announced it is now able to take credit card payments.

Credit card payments may be phoned in for ICEPAC and ICICILL subscriptions, and NNYLN membership dues, as well as for workshops or donations made to the Northern New York Historical Newspapers site. Payments may be made via the Internet for workshops or donations.