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A message from Dawn Pressimone, NYLA/SSL Awards Chair.

Dear NYLA/SSL Members and School Librarians,

My name is Dawn Pressimone and I am the Awards Chair for SSL.  I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that there are several awards/scholarships that you can apply for to help you attend a SSL Conference or to honor an administrator.  This year's conference will be May 3-5, 2018 on Long Island.  The deadline for these applications is December 18, 2017.

Please follow the links below or open the word documents that are attached to complete an application.  I know we are all busy and have many things going on in our work and personal lives, but I highly encourage you to complete an application to make it possible to learn something new at a conference and gather with your peers, to add to your collection, to honor those that are our champions, and to help ease a financial burden.

Please contact me with any comments or questions.

Thank you,

Dawn Pressimone - SSL Awards Chair

Wayne Elementary School

315-524-1135 OR dpressimone@waynecsd.org


Beatrice E. Griggs Elementary Administrator's Award (GDocPDF)

The Award recognizes an Elementary or District Administrator who has been responsible for initiation, maintenance, and/or the improvement of an Elementary School Library Program in a New York State school district during the past three to five years. The winner receives a plaque at the SSL Spring Conference, acknowledging their support of the School Library Program.

Deadline:  December 18, 2017

Qualifications:

  • The nominating person must be a current member of SSL/NYLA.
  • The administrator has been supportive of the School Library Program of the district.

NYLA SSL Secondary Administrator's Award (GDocPDF)

The Award recognizes a Secondary or District Administrator who has been responsible for initiation, maintenance, and/or the improvement of a Secondary Library Program in a New York State School District during the past three to five years.  The winner is awarded a plaque at the SSL Spring Conference, acknowledging the support of the School Library Program.

Deadline:  December 18, 2017  

Qualifications:

  • The nominating person must be a current member of SSL/NYLA
  • The Administrator has been supportive of the School Library Program of the District.

Beatrice E. Griggs Conference Scholarship (GDocPDF)

The Beatrice E. Griggs Scholarship award is given to an individual who is currently enrolled in an MLS program working toward the school library media certificate.  The amount of the award is $1,000 plus registration costs for the SSL Spring Conference.  

Deadline: December 18, 2017

Qualifications:

  • Applicant must be a current member of NYLA/SSL.
  • Applicant must have completed 15 credit hours toward certification as a school library media specialist in an ALA-accredited MLS program inside or outside of New York State.
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled in the program.

Laura Wedge Conference Award (GDocPDF)

The Award recognizes a veteran School Librarian who seeks professional benefits through the continuing education opportunities and collegiality provided by attending an SSL Conference in its entirety.  The recipient will receive $500 to help cover conference expenses.

Deadline:  December 18, 2017

Qualifications:

  • The award winner will write a brief article for the SiSSLer outlining their conference experience.
  • Applicant must be an NYLA/SSL member and direct service School Librarian in New York State for at least 10 years.
  • Applicant must be able to attend the SSL Conference in its entirety.

NYLA/SSL Conference Award Sponsors by Follett, Gale, Knickerbocker Raffle Auction (GDoc;PDF)

The Awards recognize a School Librarian seeking professional benefits through the continuing education opportunities and collegiality provided by attending a SSL Conference in its entirety. The applicant also should be a leader or emerging leader in the area of school librarianship. The recipient will receive money towards conference expenses as indicated below.

  • Follett Conference Scholarship - $750 
  • Gale Conference Scholarship - $250 
  • Knickerbocker Raffle Scholarships - $400 Each 

Deadline:  December 18, 2017

Qualifications:           

  • Applicant must be a current SSL/NYLA member.
  • Applicant must be a direct service School Librarian or a Library Student.
  • Applicant must be able to attend the entire SSL Conference.