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States that seven libraries in the United States and their architects received awards for designs and renovations. The Tottenville Branch of the New York Public Library, Stephen D. Weinstein/John Ellis & Associates--Joint Venture Architects of New York; The Great Northwest Branch Library, lake/Flato Architect, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas; The Paul Cummins Library at Crossroads School, Steven Ehrlich Architects of Santa Monica, California; More.

This section offers updates on career changes and awards involving library services officials, employees and organization in the U.S. The American Library Association (ALA) announced that Loriene Roy, professor at the University of Texas-Austin's School of Information, was installed as its 2007-2008 president. Sabrina D. Honda, a technician at Hurlburt Field Library, received the 2006 Federal Library Technician of the Year award. Lisa A. Seivert was appointed as library development specialist in The New York State Library.

Focuses on awards announced via LibrarySpot.com, the web site of StartSpot Mediaworks Inc. Library Site of the Year and Reference Site of the Year awards for 2000, which went to the Baltimore County Public Library in Maryland and yourDictionary.com, respectively; Information on the judging of the awards.

Offers brief articles of interest to librarians for October 1, 1998. Amanda Xu to join KnowledgeCite, Inc.; Janet Balas' article, `Training the Internet Trainers,' selected as one of the top 20 articles on library instruction for 1997; C. Berger and Company announcing an award presentation to Susan M. Klopper; Michael Schuyler, a systems librarian, receiving the first annual MCI Cybrarian of the Year Award; Vancouver Public Library winning an award for innovative technology; More.

Provides information on the 1998 library awards. Structure of the library awards; Winners of the awards; How library awards are structured; Library awards announced on the Web site.

Announces the start of nominations for the 1996 Library Technology Award from UMI. Honoring of librarians who develop systems that make it easier of users to find and use information; 1995 winners.

The article announces that DOK won the most innovative library award in the Netherlands and the appointment of Beth Maser as senior director of professional service of Library Associates Co. and Ruth Holst as president-elect of Medical Library Association (MLA).

The article announces that the Law Library for San Bernardino County in California has received the 2008 Federal Depository Library of the Year Award from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO).

The article announces awards given to libraries including the 2008 EBSCO Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award to the Thomas Memorial Library and the Polaris Innovation in Technology John Iliff Award to the Durham County Library.

This section offers news briefs related to the information services industry in the U.S. Worthington Public Library in Ohio has been named 2007 Library of the Year by Library Journal and Gale. The Public Library Association (PLA) announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded PLA a grant to develop and provide a national advocacy training program for public librarians. Chemical Abstracts Service, a division of the American Chemical Society, is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

The article announces the 2007 WebFeat President's Award for Innovation awarded to seven libraries for their innovation in design and function in WebFeatclients' information systems.

Announces the twelve winners in the third and final round of the Library of Congress/Ameritech Digital Library Competition. Lee Library at Brigham Young University; University of Utah; Utah State University; Utah State Historical Society; Awards; Contact information for the Library of Congress.

Discusses the annual Library Technology Award presented by UMI to honor librarians who develop systems that make it easier for patrons to find and use information. Award date for 1997 during the National Online Meeting; Details about the award; Entry regulations and criteria; Deadline for entry; Contact information.

Notes the availability of the Gale DISCovering Program/MultiMedia Schools Technology Award. The award to honor the school library media center that demonstrates the best use of information technology in the United States; Prize; Contact point for selection criteria including a World Wide Web address.

Announces that the British Library's Electronic Beowulf project has won the 1994 Library Association/Mecklermedia award for innovation through information technology. Details of their project.

Presents the winners of the 1993 Library of the Future Award. Three categories; CLA/Meckler Award for Innovative Technology; SLA Meckler award for Innovations in Technology; ALA/Meckler Library of the Future Award.

The article announces the grant received by the Online Computer Library Center from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to further develop standards for museum data exchange.

Relates announcements from Endeavor Information Systems. Villanova University's Falvey Memorial Library as the recipient of Villonova's Distinguished Team Service award; Endeavor plans to provide Truckee Meadows Community College in Nevada with its Voyager system; Details of the releases.

Announces that SIRSI Corp. established a grant to be administered by the American Library Association (ALA). The goal of the grant to encourage high-quality library services known as the Leader in Library Technology Grant; Amount of the award; Selection criteria.

Relates that the Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK) was awarded the 1999 Council of State Governments' Innovations Award for its Electronic Journal Center. The award as one of eight national awards to regions covered by the council; Services offered by OhioLINK.