American Library Association
Project Title
For the annual librarian awards program honoring exemplary performance by public, academic, and school librarians
Date
Sep. 12, 2024
Duration
36 months
Description
Founded in 1876, the American Library Association (ALA) is the largest and most respected membership association in the world for the library industry. Its mission of “to provide leadershipfor the development, promotion and improvement of library and information servicesand the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to informationfor all.” In 2008, the Corporation partnered with the ALA and The New York Times to reinstate the I Love My Librarian Awards program. Since then, each year ten exceptional public, academic, or school librarians have been recognized for improving the lives of the people in their communities. This award aims at drawing attention to the key roles librarians play in promoting literacy and education, creating lifelong learners, and developing an informed electorate to sustain democratic traditions. With Corporation support, the ALA will continue to award cash prizes to the winners, hold the popular annual awards ceremony, and increase support for libraries and librarians through national media outreach.
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As a final grant for the annual librarian awards program honoring exemplary performance by public, academic, and school librarians
Date
Sep. 02, 2021
Duration
36 months
Description
In 2008, the Corporation partnered with the American Library Association (ALA) and The New York Times to reinstate and expand the awards program under the administration of the ALA. Every year since then, the I Love My Librarian Awards have recognized ten exceptional public, academic, or school librarians who have improved the lives of the people in their communities. According to recipients, the awards have raised the profile of library services and librarians within their communities, and they have been celebrated by local mayors, city councils, and school districts in addition to print, radio, television, and online media. These awards are aimed at drawing attention to the key roles librarians play in promoting literacy and education, creating lifelong learners, and developing an informed electorate to sustain democratic traditions. Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ALA celebrated the award winners virtually, with nearly 3,000 viewers livestreaming the event. With Corporation support, the ALA will continue to award cash prizes to the winners, hold the popular annual award ceremony, and increase support for libraries and librarians through national media outreach.
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As a final grant for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
Date
Sep. 02, 2021
Duration
24 months
Description
In 2012, with Corporation support, the American Library Association (ALA) established a national award honoring the best adult fiction and nonfiction books of the preceding year. Since then, the Andrew Carnegie medals have gained national prestige and an enthusiastic following among librarians, booksellers, and general readers. The first ALA medals for single titles in adult fiction and nonfiction, the awards are unique in that the winners are selected by library professionals who work closely with adult readers. With Corporation support, the ALA will continue to award the winners cash prizes, hold the popular annual award ceremony, and increase national media outreach, while they work toward the sustainability of the awards.
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Project Title
For the annual librarian awards program honoring exemplary performance by public, academic, and school librarians
Date
Sep. 10, 2020
Duration
24 months
Description
In 2008, the Corporation partnered with the American Library Association (ALA) and The New York Times to reinstate and expand the awards program under the administration of the ALA. Every year since then, the I Love My Librarian Awards have recognized ten exceptional public, academic, or school librarians who have improved the lives of the people in their communities. According to recipients, the awards have raised the profile of library services and librarians within their communities, and they have been celebrated by local mayors, city councils, and school districts in addition to print, radio, television, and online media. These awards are aimed at drawing attention to the key roles librarians play in promoting literacy and education, creating lifelong learners, and developing an informed electorate to sustain democratic traditions. Last year, the ALA moved the awards ceremony from the Corporation’s offices in New York to their annual winter conference. The event was held in front of approximately 400 members of the library community and was live streamed on Facebook where it was viewed by nearly 8,000 users. The change has increased awareness of the program and allowed winners to take advantage of the conference’s educational and networking opportunities.
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For the annual Carnegie Corporation New York Times librarian awards program honoring exemplary performance by public, academic and school librarians
Date
Sep. 13, 2018
Duration
24 months
Description
In 2008, the Corporation partnered with the American Library Association (ALA) and The New York Times to reinstate and expand the awards program under the administration of the ALA. Every year since then, the I Love My Librarian Awards have recognized ten exceptional public, academic, or school librarians who have improved the lives of the people in their communities. According to recipients, the awards have raised the profile of library services and librarians within their communities, and they have been celebrated by local mayors, city councils, and school districts in addition to print, radio, television, and online media. These awards are aimed at drawing attention to the key roles librarians play in promoting literacy and education, creating lifelong learners, and developing an informed electorate to sustain democratic traditions.
Website
Project Title
As a final grant for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
Date
Sep. 13, 2018
Duration
24 months
Description
In 2012, with Corporation support, the American Library Association (ALA) established a national award honoring the best adult fiction and nonfiction books of the preceding year. Since then, the Andrew Carnegie medals have gained national prestige and an enthusiastic following among librarians, booksellers, and general readers. The first ALA medals for single titles in adult fiction and nonfiction, the awards are unique in that the winners are selected by library professionals who work closely with adult readers. With Corporation support, the ALA will continue to award the winners cash prizes, hold the popular annual award ceremony, and increase national media outreach, while they work toward the sustainability of the awards.
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As a final grant for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, Revised Shortlist Winner Calendar
Date
Sep. 17, 2015
Duration
36 months
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Project Title
For the annual Carnegie Corporation New York Times librarian awards program honoring exemplary performance by public and academic librarians
Date
Sep. 17, 2015
Duration
36 months
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For the annual Carnegie Corporation New York Times librarian awards program honoring exemplary performance by public and academic librarians
Date
Jun. 06, 2013
Duration
24 months
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Project Title
For annual Andrew Carnegie Medals honoring the best adult fiction and nonfiction books of the year
Date
Mar. 01, 2012
Duration
32 months
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Toward strengthening public outreach of libraries
Date
Jun. 12, 2008
Duration
24 months
Website
Project Title
Toward the creation of the annual Carnegie New York Times librarian awards program honoring exemplary performance by public and academic librarians
Date
Jun. 12, 2008
Duration
58 months