Excellence Award

The Northern New York Library Network is officially accepting nominations for the NNYLN’s 2008 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 22, 2008 at Bonnie Castle in Alexandria Bay.

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 on-line form. Nominations must be received by April 21, 2008.

Job Openings

• The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System in Plattsburgh is seeking a Librarian II.
• The Keene Valley Library has an opening for an Adult Reading Program Manager.
• Hunter-Rice Library of Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown is seeking a Professional Librarian for a Circuit Librarian position.
• Penfield Library at SUNY Oswego has an opening for an Electronic Resources / Serials Librarian.
• St. Lawrence-Lewis School Library System in Norwood is seeking an Information Services Librarian.
• The North Country Library System in Watertown is seeking a Youth Services Consultant.
• SUNY Canton has an opening for a Director of Information Services.

Full details on all of these positions may be found on the Network’s website at www.nnyln.org and click on the "Jobs" link on the home page.