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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#000000" vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Apologies for the cross-posting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Centaur",serif;color:black'>Thank you<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Centaur",serif;color:black'>Julia Kelso<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Centaur",serif;color:black'>Director, Vista Grande Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>14 Avenida Torreon (next to El Dorado Community School)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>7 Avenida Vista Grande, B-7 #192<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Santa Fe, NM 87508<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>www.vglibrary.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1C1E21'>"Witches took the view that they helped society in all kinds of ways which couldn't easily be explained, but which would become obvious if they stopped doing them and it was worth 6 pence and one half-penny not to find out what these were." The Science of the Discworld: The Globe" Terry Pratchett et. al.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Monika Glowacka-Musial <> <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 7, 2022 8:33 AM<br><b>To:</b> NMLA <nmlamembership@mailman.nmsu.edu><br><b>Cc:</b> Ellen Bosman <ebosman@nmsu.edu>; jstump@ci.alamogordo.nm.us; librarydirector@vglibrary.org; contact@nmla.org; NMLA Board <nmlaboard@elt.nmsu.edu><br><b>Subject:</b> Call for 2022 NMLA Awards nominations<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Hello all!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>Nominations are now being accepted for the following NMLA Awards: </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>Community Achievement Award</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'> – this award is given to librarians (those certified or with a degree) for outstanding library service or achievement at the local level. Also, may be given as NMLA’s recognition of an award from another source that has enhanced the library, and to the entire library community; thus, to a local, school, or academic librarian who has received a community, regional, or national honor. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>Honorary Life Membership Award</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'> – NMLA’s highest award is given to individuals for outstanding contributions to the purposes of NMLA, for constructive accomplishment rather than longevity, not limited to librarians, may be given to anyone for helping NMLA and/or libraries in New Mexico. Criteria: Significant contribution to NMLA and its activities throughout the library career. Scope of activity beyond own work location; achievements and contributions to NMLA growth are known within the library community, as well as being recognized by other persons or entities in New Mexico. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>Legislator of the Year Award</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'> – given to a New Mexico state legislator who has demonstrated leadership in the advancement of libraries throughout the state. Criteria: Notable legislative contribution to library funding, the issues of intellectual freedom, and/or access to library services. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>New Mexico Library Amigo Award</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'> – given to an individual (friend, volunteer, trustee, board member, other citizen, or other non-certified personnel) whose work on behalf of the local library has resulted in significant progress and/or achievement for that library; or in recognition of work in the promotion of library service within the state. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>New Mexico Library Leadership Award</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'> – given to librarians who have rendered outstanding service beyond the local community. Criteria: Notable contribution to the advancement of libraries within the state, known and recognized in more than one community. Contributions of a nature that bring recognition and/or enhance the image of libraries in general within New Mexico. Activities and efforts that have helped other librarians to improve their service capabilities. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>These awards will be presented at the in-person <b>2022 NMLA Annual Conference</b> <b>scheduled for October 26-28</b> in Albuquerque. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>To nominate someone for an NMLA Award, please complete and email the attached form to Monika Glowacka-Musial, Chair of the NMLA Awards Committee, </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><a href="mailto:monikagm@nmsu.edu"><span style='color:windowtext;background:white'>monikagm@nmsu.edu</span></a></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue;background:white'> </span></u></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>The deadline to submit nominations for this year’s NMLA Awards is <b>Friday,</b> <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>August 26, 2022</span></strong>.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>Sincerely,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white'>Monika Glowacka-Musial</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id=Signature><div><div id=divtagdefaultwrapper><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Consolas;color:black'>***************************************</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Monika Glowacka-Musial</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>, MA, Ph.D., MLS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Associate Professor/Metadata Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>New Mexico State University Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>MSC 3475, PO BOX 30006<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Las Cruces, NM 88003<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><a href="mailto:monikagm@nmsu.edu"><span style='color:windowtext'>monikagm@nmsu.edu</span></a>, (575)-646-4707<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><img border=0 width=320 height=75 style='width:3.3333in;height:.7812in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:0a872665-7065-4087-ad94-3840eb9a30be"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>