Presented at the Awards Banquet during the Annual Conference, the APLA Advocacy Award, valued at $500, recognizes exemplary library promotion, advocacy and outreach. Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:


·         Creativity and innovation as demonstrated by the originality of the project

·         Potential for generating public visibility and support for libraries, irrespective of the kind or amount of resources employed;

·         Relevance and effectiveness illustrated by measurable objectives and subsequent evaluation methods;

·         Commitment to ongoing library promotion and advocacy.

To be eligible, an applicant must be a personal member of APLA residing in Atlantic Canada. Applications should be submitted by May 22, 2015  to:

Crystal Rose, APLA President
Public Services Librarian
Grenfell and Harlow Campuses,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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Phone: (709) 637-2183
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