| Ellen Berne Award |
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 DESCRIPTION: Ellen Berne was a pioneer in the field of digital school librarianship during the late 1980s  and early 90s; she developed an index to the Internet, one of the first Subject Indexes. Her leadership made a positive difference in the use of the Internet, furthered the importance of library teachers, and enabled students to achieve better results when using the Internet. This Pathfinder Award celebrates groundbreaking developments in School Librarianship that promote student learning and is a fitting memorial to the life and work of Ellen Berne. CRITERIA / ELIGIBILITY: The applicant must be a Massachusetts library teacher who is state-certified or who has a professional degree as a school librarian and been a member of MSLA for the past 3 years. The project or program must break new ground in the field of school librarianship and make a positive difference in the school/district's library program and/or affect in a positive way school libraries on a state and national level. APPLICATION / NOMINATION PROCESS: A letter of nomination may be written by the school librarian or by another member of the educational community (principal, co-teacher, superintendent). It should give specific details of the innovation, explaining how it enhances the school library program and promotes student learning. Accompanying pictures/exhibits that would assist in the explanation of the project/program are welcomed. AWARD: $500 Award This award money must be spent on resources that directly benefit the school library. RESPONSIBILITIES: Write an article for the MSLA Forum and prepare an exhibit for the conference Exploratorium.Letter of application and supporting materials 2012 DUE DATE: November 16, 2012 |
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