ASCLA Awards: Nomination deadline extended to January 31, 2013 Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know for one of ASCLA’s awards! The deadline has been extended to January 31, and we eagerly await your submissions. Visit the ASCLA Blog for more information and links to nomination forms. Awards offered: The ASCLA/KLAS/NOD Award recognizes an innovative and well-organized project that successfully developed or expanded services for people with disabilities; $1,000 cash prize and a citation. The Francis Joseph Campbell Award honors a person or institution for outstanding and significant contributions in the field of library services to the blind with a medal and a citation. The Exceptional Service Award is a citation that recognizes exceptional service to patients, to persons who are homebound, to people of all ages who live in group homes or residences and to inmates, as well as to recognize professional leadership, effective interpretation of programs, pioneering activity and significant research or experimental projects. The Leadership and Professional Achievement Award is a citation presented to one or more ASCLAmembers (personal or organizational) exemplifying leadership and achievement in the following areas: consulting, library cooperation, networking, statewide services and programs and state library development. The Cathleen Bourdon Service Award … Continue reading News From ASCLA Headquarters