New York Times Announces National Awards Program to Honor Public Librarians

The New York Times ( http://www.nytco.com/  ) has announced  that it is accepting nominations for the fifth annual  New York Times Librarian Awards. The deadline is September 2, 2005.

The Times will recognize twenty-seven public librarians  from across the United States who provide outstanding  community service on a consistent basis. Each winner will  receive $2,500 and a commemorative plaque in recognition  of his or her achievements.

Nominations should come from the general public. Nomination forms will be available at participating library  branches until September 1. The nomination form can also  be accessed at  the New York Times Community Affairs  Department Web site or at:
http://www.nytco.com/community/nomination.pdf