The Virginia Library Association's Paraprofessional
Forum seeks nominations for two awards to be presented in
conjunction with the Forum's 1998 Spring Conference to be
held on May 18-19, 1998.

        The "Evelyn Kimball Scholarship," established in
1995, is funded by a retired library paraprofessional who
recognizes the value of support staff development.  The
scholarship is meant to assist a Virginia paraprofessional
who is unable to acquire local funding to attend the Forum's
Spring two-day conference.  Awarded annually, it will provide
full conference fees to a deserving paraprofessional.

        You may nominate a colleague or yourself.  The entry
should include the name of the nominee, the library where
the nominee is associated, and two to three paragraphs
describing why the nominee deserves this scholarship.

        Submit nominations for the "Evelyn Kimball Scholarship"
to:
                Lydia Williams
                VLAPF Co-chair
                Longwood College Library
                Farmville, VA  23909-1897

DEADLINE: NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 3, 1998.

Recipient will be notified by April 10, 1998.

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        The "Outstanding Paraprofessional Award" was launched in
1996 as a means of recognizing excellence among the library
paraprofessionals in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

        The "Outstanding Paraprofessional Award" is presented to
a deserving Virginia paraprofessional at the VLAPF Spring
Conference.  This award is presented annually to an individual
who:
        -has been a member of VLA for at least one year
        -demonstrates excellence in performance in his/her field
         of experience
        -fosters communication among library employees throughout
         the Commonwealth
        -advances and strengthens the image of paraprofessionals

        You may nominate a colleague or yourself.  Submit a brief
description of the nominee with a justification of why you feel the
candidate is deserving of the award.  This may include a list of
activities, programs, and organization participation, recognition
or awards, innovative support staff development activities, or
other noteworthy achievements in the workplace.  Include the name
and library of the nominator.

        Submit nominations for the "Outstanding Paraprofessional
Award" to:

        Mary Fran Nash
        VLAPF Co-chair
        Longwood College Library
        Farmville, VA  23909-1897

DEADLINE: NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY ARPIL 3, 1998.

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 Bridget Clark                        Phone#: (804) 395-2447
 1998 VLAPF Secretary                 FAX#: (804) 395-2453
 Acquisitions                         EMail: bclark@longwood.lwc.edu

 Longwood College Library
 Redford & Pine Streets
 Farmville, VA  23909-1897