Apply for Highsmith Library Innovation Award

Public libraries are encouraged to apply for the Highsmith Library Innovation Award.  The award recognizes a public library's innovative and creative service program to the community.  Any innovative, creative program, activity or service that is a benefit to the community will be considered.  This program or service must have had measurable impact on the library's clientele.

Proposals will be judged on the collaborative efforts of the staff and community in the planning and implementation process, and the measurements of success in the community based on usage, program attendance, or greater community awareness.  Applications are due by December 1, 2002.  Highsmith, Inc., the award's sponsor, will provide a plaque and a $2,000 honorarium to recognize those proposals selected.

The application and nomination forms can be found at http://www.pla.org/awards/highsmith.html or call 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5PLA.