A Chair, and
at least three additional committee members, are appointed by the CULS President.
Committee members are appointed for three-year staggered terms. New members,
to fill the expired terms, are appointed by the CULS President within two
months
of the latter’s taking office. Committee appointees should have been
CULS members for at least three years. All library types (i.e. Regents, private
and
community colleges) should be represented on the committee, if possible. The
Chair should have served on the committee at least one year and assumes duties
at the same time as the incoming CULS president.
Awards may
be presented in the following categories. Awards are in the form of framed certificates,
with the exception of the Distinguished Service category, for which a plaque
is provided:
1. Distinguished
Service: To a CULS member with a record of outstanding contributions
to the library profession (e.g. promotion of an appreciation for research, intellectual
freedom, pluralism in the profession, etc.), development of the CULS libraries
in Kansas, or exemplary service for an extended period of time. In the case
of retired individuals, the nominee may be a past CULS member.
2. Legislative
Leadership: To an individual or group in recognition of exemplary legislative
leadership or support for growth and development of CULS libraries within the
last two years.
3. Beginning
Professional: To a CULS member, who as a librarian/media specialist
within the first five years after receiving a library/media master’s degree,
has made a positive impact on the quality and role of library service. Factors
such as innovative programming and planning, use of resources, and special projects
will be considered.
4. Support
Staff: To a CULS member with a record of notable contributions to their
institution (e.g. promoting efficient and expeditious service), support staff
development in the larger CULS community, or notable contributions to the library
profession.
5. Contribution
Award: To a CULS member, community member(e.g. author) or organization (e.g. friends group) exhibiting distinguished contributions (e.g. literary, financial, time, or
talent) to a CULS library or the larger CULS community.
