MASL service Award for School Administrators

Previous Winners

Directions

1. Type the background and application narrative using the approximate space needed. No attachments please.
2. Include 2 supporting letters of reference of no more than 1 page each. Neither may be from the nominating librarian.
3. Return the completed background and application narrative to the MASL Office postmarked no later than October 15. This may be via email, fax, or postal service.
4. If members of the Awards Committee wish to conduct an on-site visitation with the nominee, an appointment will be made prior to the visitation.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. Name of nominee, title, official name of school district, name of school, school address and phone number
2. MASL member nominating the administrator, position, address, school phone, home phone, email address, and fax number

APPLICATION NARRATIVE

Section 1 - Biographical Data
Include name of nominee, number of years an administrator in this
position, and experience as an educator. (1/2 page)

Section 2 - Library Philosophy (20 points
Give the administrator's personal statement of library philosophy. This
may come from a variety of sources, including a personal statement, 
written school policy, published articles, public speeches, school board
minutes (1/2 page)

Section 3 - Sustained Effort (20 points)
Describe how the nominee has demonstrated a sustained effort in support 
of school library media services including future plans and support of
innovative programs. (1/2 page)

Section 4 - Public Relations (20 points)
Describe how the nominee interprets and communicates the school library
media program to staff, students, and the community. (1/2) page

Section 5 - Statement of Nominee's Contribution (40 points)
Describe the nominee's leadership role in instituting library media policies and practices which have resulted in improvement of curriculum and classroom instruction. (1 page)

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15