As we take a break before posting more workshops from the MLA/DLA Conference, we wanted to congratulate recipients of honors that represent the best of librarianship in 2023:
(Since we have the program pictured below – we will let you take it in without repeating what honors these recipients are receiving!) (Also check out the bottom of this page! -(https://dla.lib.de.us/divisions/pld/pld-showcase-showdown/)
Community Partnership Award – Sylvester “Syl” Woolford (Thank you Christina Celona for introducing this award!)
Distinguished Library Staff Citation – Rosie Mujica (Also December PLD Showcase Showdown winner!)
Distinguished Service Citation – Representative Valerie Longhurst
Delaware Consortium Infusion – https://www.wdel.com/news/video-delaware-funding-infusion-will-connect-more-school-libraries-to-state-system/article_080dbd28-549e-11ed-92c1-b3ac6bbe439a.html
Library/Institutional Award – Laurel Public Library
Volunteer of the Year Award – Judie Baldini – New Castle Public Library
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Scholarships:
Helen H. Bennet Scholarship – Helen H. Bennett was Supervisor of School Libraries in the Delaware Department of Public Instruction. Mrs. Bennett was dedicated to the development and advancement of school library services and school librarians. She established a scholarship endowment and left her estate to the Delaware Library Association to support the training of professional librarians.
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The Grace Estelle Wheeless Scholarship – Grace Estelle Wheeless was a former president of the Delaware Library Association. The Grace Estelle Wheeless Scholarship was established in her honor, “…to aid Delaware students in library schools, or those who have completed college study but need assistance in earning their Master’s Degree.”
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