| Audrey Friend Scholarship Award |
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 Audrey Friend, a role model for library teachers entering the profession, is an original founder of the state school library association and a Past President of MSLMA (MAEM). Throughout her entire career, she has promoted the role of library teachers and library programs as integral components of the teaching learning process. She has also been a strong advocate of school public library cooperation and was inducted into the MLA Hall of Fame in 1998. She served as the MSLMA liaison to MLA and other educational organizations for over 25 years. Although she is retired from a school setting, she remains involved in state library associations including her local Friends of Libraries.
This award honors Audrey’s dedication and selflessness. Purpose: The Massachusetts School Library Association recognizes the importance of having certified library personnel in all schools and is aware of the ever-increasing costs of attaining the degree and/ or certification necessary to become a library teacher. For this reason, MSLA wishes to demonstrate its commitment to our profession by sponsoring this annual scholarship award. Award and Presentation: The award recipient is honored at the annual Association Conference and receives: Note: The Awards Committee is not obligated to designate a recipient if no applicant fulfills all eligibility requirements. Eligibility The applicant: Submission Deadline No later than September 30 to: |
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| Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 November 2007 ) |
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