The Suffolk County Library Association, serving Suffolk County libraries since 1939, offers an academic scholarship to assist an outstanding library school student in subsidizing the cost of their library school education, and to promote the profession by supporting an excellent student pursuing a Library or Information Science Master’s Degree in Suffolk County.

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2007 Scholarship - Amy Jo Southworth

Beth Chase Haney 2006 Winner
Linda Swanson 2005 Winner
Mary Lee Gaylor 2004 Winner
Jennifer Chivvis 2003 Winner
Serena Brooks 2002 Winner
William Salas 2001 Winner
Alison O'Reilly 2000 Winner



Excellence in Library Service Award (ELSA)

Purpose:
The ELSA is designed to recognize dedication to public service demonstrated by any staff member of a public, school, special or academic library. We welcome nominations submitted by any employee of a Suffolk County library or any Suffolk County library patron.

Eligibility:
Pages, clerks, librarians and trainees, as well as office, custodial and security staff from any Suffolk County library are eligible.

To Qualify:
The nominee must work at least 17.5 hours per week, and have worked a minimum of one year in his/her current position. People who have been nominated in the past may be nominated again.

Criteria:
Outstanding public service may be demonstrated by fostering team spirit, exemplary job performance, promoting good will among patrons and staff, or an innovative approach to one’s work.

How to nominate a colleague:
Complete the nomination form., an Adobe Acrobat document.
Write a nomination of between 250 and 500 words which explains the impact the nominee has had on his/her library. (In order to insure impartiality, please refer to the nominee as “nominee” and their library as “library.”)
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from co-workers and/or patrons.

2007 ELSA Winner

Joseph Cortale, Children’s Librarian, Floyd Memorial

Library Nominees

1. Persis Stoenner, Library Clerk, Bayport-Bluepoint Library

2. Allan W. Heid, Librarian, Sayville Library

3. Geraldine Levitsky, Senior Clerk, Northport-East Northport Library

4. Lee Trimm, Page, Smithtown Library

5. Anne McCaffrey, Advanced Senior Library Assistant, Dowling College Library

6. Fran Byrne, Head of Circulation, East Northport Public Library

7. Tom Boyle, Head of Computer Dept. Southampton Library

Continuing Education Award for Library Support Staff
The SCLA Continuing Education Award for Library Support Staff is a minimum cash award made to a library employee who is pursuing academic or career-related coursework that will enhance and contribute to their library duties, as well as benefit libraries. The award is supported by the Suffolk County Library Association and is activities, individual contributions and commemorative gifts. It is administered by the SCLA Scholarship Committee whose decisions are final. It is an annual award, but if the Committee finds no suitable candidate in a given year, no award will be made.

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2007 Continuing Education Award for Library Support Staff - James Buckman.

Teresa Hatred 2006 Winner
Delphine Massell 2005 Winner
Sara Fiorenzo 2004 Winner
Jesse Reinard 2003 Winner



Library Directory Associates Award (LDA)
Purpose:
The LDA Award provides recognition to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to libraries on Long Island. By honoring the winner we honor all the people who contribute to the profession.

Eligibility:
Librarians, trustees, support staff, friends of the library, vendors and publishers.

What To Do:
Fill out the nomination form an Adobe Acrobat document, and send it back with your nomination packet.
Prepare a nominating statement of approximately 500 words that describe the accomplishments of your candidate and why he or she is worthy of consideration for the LDA award. The Award Committee may not know this individual, so be clear and specific, but not elaborate in your presentation.
The three letters of support which accompany this statement in your packet of information should not be submitted by persons affiliated with the nominating agency.
The letters should address the six criteria listed above. The scoring will be based on how well the criteria was addressed by each candidate.
Submit six (6) copies of all documentation.