To celebrate Library & Information Week 2014, the State Library of Western Australia and ALIAWest invite you to the presentation of the Library Board of Western Australia Award for Excellence and the conferring of the distinction of Fellow of the Library Board of Western Australia on Dr Kerry Smith. ALIAWest will recognise the long service of some of its members.
In addition, the State Library of Western Australia Foundation will announce this year's winner of the Kay Poustie Scholarship which takes the form of an International Study Grant.
When: Tuesday 20 May 2014
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 15th May for catering.
Information about the Awards:
* 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 distinction of Fellow is awarded by the Library Board of Western Australia to recognise individuals who have made 'meritorious' contributions to library services 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 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