September 9, 2024 Library of Congress Opens Award Nominations for Outstanding Federal Libraries, Librarians and Library Technicians

To honor the innovations and successes of federal libraries, librarians and library technicians in meeting the information demands of government, businesses, scholarly communities and the public, the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) in the Library of Congress has opened nominations for its 27^th annual awards for federal librarianship.

For nomination materials, visit the “awards” section of the program’s website or email fliccfno@loc.gov. The nomination packet includes the nomination form, selection criteria and a list of supporting materials. All completed nominations must be emailed to fliccfno@loc.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 20, 2024.

Nominations are being accepted for the following awards:

Federal Library/Information Center of the Year
This award commends a library or information center for outstanding, innovative and sustained achievements during fiscal year 2024 in fulfilling its organizational mission, fostering innovation in its services and meeting the needs of its users. Awards are given to one small library/information center (with a staff of 10 or fewer federal and/or contract employees) and one large library/information centers (with a staff of 11 or more federal and/or contract employees). All nominations must be made on behalf of an entire library or information center (e.g., a main or branch library or information center).

Federal Librarian of the Year
This award honors a federal librarian who demonstrated active and innovative leadership and professionalism in the promotion and development of library and information services during fiscal year 2024. The nominee must be a federal employee and a practicing librarian in a federal library or information center.

Federal Library Technician of the Year
This award recognizes the achievements of a federal library technician during fiscal year 2024 for exceptional technical competency and flexibility under changing work conditions. The nominee must be a federal employee and a practicing paraprofessional or library technician in a federal library or information center.

The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) is an organization of federal agencies working together to achieve the optimum use of the resources and facilities of federal libraries and information centers by promoting common services, coordinating, and sharing available resources and providing continuing professional education for federal library and information staff. FEDLINK serves as a forum for the discussion of the policies, programs, procedures, and technologies that affect federal libraries and the information services they provide to their agencies, Congress, the federal courts and the American people.

The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States — and extensive materials from around the world — both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.  Explore collections, reference services, and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov; access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov; and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov.