Ready for Spring Break? Warmer Temperatures? It’s just around the corner. But before you go to your destination’s Suite Spot, don’t forget to nominate a colleague for the Ross J. Todd Collaborative School Library Award.

This OELMA Award honors the life and work of Dr. Todd, a professor of library and information science at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, who was recognized up until his death in 2022, as an award-winning expert on the transformative role of school libraries. The award recognizes and encourages collaboration and partnerships between school library media specialists and the school community through joint planning of a program, project, or event in support of the curriculum, using school library resources, and incorporating Ohio’s Library Guidelines for Librarians (2021).

So, make sure you nominate a colleague for that Suite Spot of Professional Recognition before relaxing on Spring Break!

For more information, visit the OELMA website today. Click the Professional Recognition tab to discover more about OELMA Awards and Scholarships.

Post written by: Gayle Brusk

OELMA Awards Committee