Dear
LIASA Limpopo Members,
It's
that time of the year again when we call for nominations for the LIASA Limpopo
Librarian of the Year for 2013.
The
Librarian of the Year is a role model for the Library and Information Services
community and a person whose contributions make a lasting impact on the
sector. Do you know someone in the Limpopo Branch who
could fit this description?
The
LIASA Limpopo Librarian of the Year goes forward to compete in the national
Librarian of the Year.
Previous
Limpopo Librarians of the Year include Ms, Magriet Lotz, Ms Caroline Madzhie,
Ms Abigail Chuene, Ms Madichakga Malahlela (2012)…
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| Ms Magriet Lotz
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| Ms Caroline Madzhie |
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| Ms Madichakga Malahlela |
The nomination form is available from this link but also has been attached for your convenience.
Further
information about the national call is available from this link:
Prices:
First
Prize: R30 000.00 (UKS)
Second
Prize: R20 000.00 (EBSCO Information Services)
Third
Prize: R10 000.00 (Sabinet)
Highlights
from the Selection Criteria:
* Be a
paid-up LIASA member for at least five consecutive years
* Be
knowledgeable about the LIS sector and its resources
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Demonstrate high levels of professionalism
* Currently
engaged in LIS sector with a minimum of five years in the field.
* Must have
a recognised LIS qualification
* Members
of the EXCO/Representative Council/and BRANCH BEC are eligible for this award.
About the
nomination form:-
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Nomination form to be completed and signed by the nominator
* A
motivation statement, max 200 words, signed by the nominator
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Accompanied by a profile of the nominee which outlines the nominee's opinion on
the following:
-- LIASA’s role in the LIS sector and the future role that the
nominee believes LIASA should play.
-- As the prestigious award winner, what would the projects/issues
be that you would like to see addressed in the LIS sector.
The
deadline for the branch nomination is Friday 16 August 2013.
Please
send the completed nomination forms to Madichakga Malahlela at madichakga.malahlela@ul.ac.za
or Maropene.ramabina@univen.ac.za.
