To celebrate Library & Information Week
2012, ALIAWest and the State Library of Western Australia invite you to the
presentation of the Sharr Medal, and the Library Board of Western Australia
Award for Excellence. In addition, the State Library of Western Australia
Foundation will announce the winner of the inaugural Kay Poustie Scholarship which takes the form of an
International Study Grant.
When: Tuesday 22 May 2012
Time: 5:30pm for 6:00pm
start
Where: Great Southern Room (4th floor),
State Library of Western Australia
Network with colleagues, enjoying music and
refreshments before and after the presentations.
There is no cost for this event, but please
RSVP to rsvp@slwa.wa.gov.au or
9427 3330 by Thursday 17 May.
Information about the Awards:
· The F A Sharr Medal is awarded to a Western Australian librarian
or library technician in their first year of employment who exhibits the most
potential to make a significant contribution to the library profession in WA.
· The Library Board of Western Australia Award for Excellence
recognises excellence and innovation in the library sector by any
person, library or organisation in Western Australia.
· The Kay Poustie Scholarship recognises Kay’s immense
contribution to the library profession throughout her career and her belief in an
international perspective for the profession. The International Study
Grant and will enable a WA-based librarian to travel overseas to learn more
about innovative library practices and to bring that knowledge back to Western
Australia
Originally posted via WAIN by Julie Ham