Vision Award

Vision Award Requirements

The Iowa Association of School Librarians Vision Award may be given to a teacher librarian whose dedication and work is exemplary in furthering the cause and ideals of the field of teacher librarians.

Purpose:

To recognize and honor those individuals whose efforts have made a significant and worthwhile impact on the field of teacher librarians.

Criteria:

• Outstanding proficiency in the development of an exemplary school library program, and/or
• Outstanding contribution to the field of school librarianship through original research or production of educational materials, and/or
• Outstanding dedication in promoting and advocating the role of teacher librarian to those outside the field.

Eligibility:

• Nominees must be members of IASL.
• Nominees must be currently employed in the field of teacher librarianship.

Rules:

• Deadline for nominations shall be determined by the current Awards Committee
• Nominations shall be made by IASL members in good standing.
• If, in the opinion of the Awards Committee/Board, no worthy candidate is identified, the committee may recommend that no award be given
• Recommendations for the award much be approved by the Awards Committee prior to being submitted to the Board for approval
• Upon final selection by the Board, the IASL President shall notify the award winner. A suggested letter shall be prepared by the Awards Committee.
• This award shall be presented by the IASL President (or designated alternate) at the ILA Fall Conference.