A $1,000 award and certificate for a library organization that has provided services for people with disabilities. Cosponsored by ASCLA, Keystone Systems, and the National Organization on Disability (NOD). Deadline for nominations: December 15. Image

ASCLA/KLAS/NOD Award

Sponsored by ASCLA, the Keystone Library Automation System, and the National Organization on Disability, this award offers a certificate and $1000 prize to a library organization chosen for its exemplary service to people with disabilities. The award recognizes an innovative and well-organized project which successfully developed or expanded services for people with disabilities. The award can be for a specific service(s) program or for a library that has made their total services more accessible through changing physical and/or attitudinal barriers. Donated by Keystone Systems beginning in 2005 (formerly donated by the J.C. Penney Company and then by Aetna U. S. Healthcare) through the National Organization on Disability.

Recipients

1990—Statewide Library Information for Caregivers of the Disabled Suburban Library System, Flossmoor, IL
1991—King County Library System and Seattle Public Library, Seattle,WA
1992—The Hammond Public Library, Hammond IN
1993—Bridges to the Community Pioneer Library System, Newark, NY
1994—Broward County Library, Ft Lauderdale, FL
1995—Westerville Public Library, Westerville, Ohio
1996—Loudon Public Library, Leesburg, VA
1997—Lee County Lirbary System, Fort Myers, FL
1998—Decorah Public Library, Decorah, Iowa
1999—Disabilities Resources Incorporated
2000—No award given
2001—Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio
2002—Dunellen Public Library, Dunellen, New Jersey
2003—Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
2004—Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections, University of Toldeo (Ohio)
2005—Library Development Bureau of the New Jersey State Library
2006—Skokie Public Library, Youth Services Department

Nomination Process

Information on the nomination process for this award can be found using the "Nominations" link found in the left-hand column. You may also learn more about current and recent recipients using the left-hand navigation.