Nebraska Library Association

Paraprofessional Section

The Paraprofessional Section of the Nebraska Library Association (NLA) accepts nominations for the Paraprofessional of the Year Award each year. This award is given annually to a paraprofessional who must be a member of the Paraprofessional Section of NLA who has demonstrated outstanding service in a library setting.

The recipient will be selected on the basis of all of the following criteria:

1. Innovative programs that the nominee has worked with which have resulted in new or improved library services.
2. Exceptional volunteer work in library service or related field.
3. Exceptional use of library resources, local or otherwise.
4. Significant involvement or leadership in NLA Paraprofessional Section (i.e., holding office, member of a committee, or workshop or conference presentation).

1. A one-year paid membership to NLA, in the Paraprofessional Section.
2. Fifty dollars.

Nominations are due on July 31 of each calendar year. A special nomination form is available. Contact the Paraprofessional Section Publicity and Citations Committee Chair  if you have questions.

The Chair will present the nominations to the Paraprofessional Section Executive Board for the final decision. The award will be announced following their decision.

To see a list of past Para's of the year, please see our History page.

Paraprofessional Section Home Page