The Utah Valley University Forum on Engaged Reading presents the UVU Engaged Public Librarian Award annually to a librarian employed in a public library whose contributions motivate and engage readers in a life-long love of reading. The awardee and nominees are recognized at the annual For the Love of Reading conference, and the public library employing the Engaged Public Librarian will be awarded $500.
Librarians working with children or teens in a Utah public library are eligible. Nominees must currently be working full-time or part-time. Nominees who have made significant contributions in the recent past may also be considered. A librarian may receive the award only once.
Anyone may nominate a librarian working a public library for the Engaged Public Librarian Award. Nominators should submit a completed nomination form and a letter of nomination (two pages maximum). Letters should discuss how the nominee's accomplishments impact children’s or teen’s love of reading.
The award recognizes excellence for librarianship in a public library, especially as it benefits children or teens and their enjoyment of reading and the library environment through innovative approaches to professional practice, programming, and/or teaching and learning. Additional factors include creativity, leadership, and service.
Questions concerning the award or process should be sent to Selection Committee Chair Kim Rollins via email at [email protected].