Chapter 11B Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award Procedures
Section 11.09 to 11.999999

updated 5/7/08

11.09

AWARD PROCEDURES

11.091

An award shall be given in memory of Evelyn Sibley Lampman (1907-1980), noted Oregon teacher, journalist, and author of children's books.

11.092

The award shall be given annually, if and when there is a deserving recipient. It shall consist of either a certificate or a plaque and shall be presented at the annual Oregon Library Association conference by the Chair or other member of the Children's Services Division at the traditional Lampman Award Ceremony.

11.093

Nominations for the award shall be accepted from the Division members, OLA members and members of the Lampman Award Committee.

11.094

The Evelyn Sibley Lampman Committee shall consist of the immediate Past CSD Chair and at least five additional Children's Services Division members, preferably with a geographic distribution around the State of Oregon. The Lampman Committee Chair shall have been a member of a previous Lampman Award Committee and may serve a consecutive term.

11.095

The Committee shall select the recipient. The name of the recipient shall be presented to the Division Executive Board prior to the annual business meeting, and to the OLA Executive Board prior to the General Session of the Annual Conference.

11.096

The award recipient shall be a person or organization who has made a significant contribution in the areas of literature and/or library service for the benefit of the children of Oregon. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

11.0961

The person shall reside principally in Oregon.

11.0962

The award shall be given for personal accomplishments to recognize the individual's contribution and shall not be conferred upon an individual representing the accomplishments of many.

11.0963

Only living persons may be considered for the award.

11.097

The award committee shall keep written records of committee activities and justifications. The Division Chair and the Chair of the Honors, Awards, and Scholarships Committee shall keep a cumulative list of award recipients with the year in which the award was given. The list shall be published annually in the OLA Hotline following the annual meeting.

11.098

Announcements of the award recipient shall be publicized in the appropriate state, regional and national library news media and in local newspapers.

11.099

A list of persons receiving the award and any other appropriate documents shall be made available to the family of Evelyn Sibley Lampman.

Amended March 27, 1996
May 19, 2000

February 8, 2008