The LIASA – Nevada LMS Emerging Librarian is a recently qualified role model for the Library and Information Services community, a well-rounded individual who is gifted and skilled in many different areas.

This person displays characteristics that points to them being a role model for the Library and Information Services community, a person whose contributions could make a lasting impact on the sector and who will be an ambassador for LIASA, Nevada LMS and librarianship for the upcoming year, including embracing the post-modern digital landscape.

This accolade is granted in recognition of the achievements and accomplishments of emerging, inspiring and exceptional public, academic, school and special librarians who earned their LIS qualification in the last 5 years.

This award should be used for educational and development purpose and should be in line with the sponsors’ guidelines. 

Selection Criteria

All nominees will be evaluated on the following criteria: The nominee should:

• Be a current LIASA individual, paid-up member for a minimum of 2 consecutive years
• Must have a obtained a recognised LIS qualification in the last 5 years
  • This should be your first LIS qualification
• Currently be engaged in the LIS sector
• Display good knowledge about the LIS sector and its resources
• Proof of attending professional continuing development courses
• Must demonstrate adoption and support of the digital landscape and technology
• Proficiency in at least two languages
• Demonstrate high levels of professionalism
• Have made an impact on their library/department/unit
• Be passionate, enthusiastic and have good presentation skills
• Must act as an ambassador for LIASA and Nevada LMS, the sponsor during their year of reign
• LIASA and the sponsor reserve the right nor to confer an award.

Eligibility

The following groups of people are not eligible for this award:

• LIASA Executive Committee members,
• LIASA staff,
• sponsoring companies’ staff,
• past winners of this award
• any person who has won any LIASA award in the past 7 years.

The following groups of people are eligible for this award:

• Members of the Representative Council, other than members of the LIASA Executive Committee
• Branch and Interest Group Executive Committees
• All other paid-up LIASA members who meet the criteria.