Lois Ann Colaianni Award for Excellence and Achievement in Hospital Librarianship
Presented for the first time in 1991, this award was renamed in honor of Lois Ann Colaianni in 1999. It is bestowed to a member of the association who has made significant contributions to the profession through overall distinction or leadership in hospital library administration or service, production of a definitive publication related to hospital librarianship, teaching, research, advocacy, or the development or application of innovative technology to hospital librarianship.
Criteria
- Nominees must be members of MLA.
- Membership may be confirmed by contacting Membership Services.
- Nominees must be hospital librarians at the time of the award and must have worked in a hospital library for at least five years immediately preceding the award.
- The nomination may be made for contributions to hospital librarianship as demonstrated by excellence and achievement in service, advocacy, leadership, publications, presentations, teaching, research, technology, administration, special projects, or any combination of these areas.
Nominations
The Colaianni Jury will review nominations for eligibility and award points based on accomplishments in hospital library work, impact of work, service to the profession, visibility and recognition of work, and major current undertakings.
Nominations should include a description of the nominee’s qualifications for this award, including specific comments on the following:
Description of Significant Professional Achievements
This includes but is not limited to:
- overall distinction or leadership in hospital library administration or service;
- production of a definitive publication related to hospital librarianship;
- teaching, research, or advocacy;
- the development or application of innovative technology to hospital librarianship; or
- any other appropriate activity.
Accomplishments in Hospital Library Work
- Describe the nature and quality of the nominee’s hospital library work, noting special achievements, innovation, initiative, special strengths, and demonstration of leadership.
Impact of Work
- Describe the effect of the nominee’s work on their institution and the extent of its influence beyond.
Service to the Profession
- Describe the nominee’s service to MLA, to other professional organizations, and evidence of her/his professional leadership role.
Visibility and Recognition of Work
- Describe the extent to which the nominee’s achievements are recognized by institutional colleagues, administrators, and library users.
Major Current Undertakings
- Describe the work and other activities in which the nominee is currently engaged that demonstrate continuing endeavor and involvement in hospital librarianship.
Additional
- Current curriculum vitae or resume. (required)
- Any further information which may assist the jury in the evaluation of the nomination and the selection of the recipient.
- Up to three letters of support may be included. (optional)
Ready to Submit a Nomination?
The online nomination must be completed and all supporting documents uploaded no later than December 6.
Past Recipients
- 2024
- none awarded
- 2023
- Louise McLaughlin
- 2022
- Lisa Huang
- 2021
- Nancy Clark
- 2020
- Barbara Reich
- 2019
- Heather Martin
- 2018
- Edward Poletti
- 2017
- Marian Simonson
- 2016
- Donna Flake
- 2015
- Geneva Staggs
- 2014
- Heather Holmes
- 2013
- Priscilla Stephenson
- 2012
- Mary Taylor
- 2011
- Barbara Henry
- 2010
- Michele Spatz
- 2009
- none awarded
- 2008
- Jan Orick
- 2007
- Ethel Madden
- 2006
- Janet Schneider
- 2005
- #N/A
- 2004
- #N/A
- 2003
- Ysabel Bertolucci
- 2002
- Margaret Bandy
- 2001
- Carole Gilbert
- 2000
- Jacqueline Brown Ramseur
- 1999
- Jacqueline D. Bastille, AHIP, FMLA*
- 1998
- Kay Wagner
- 1997
- Cheryl Dee
- 1996
- Michele S. Klein, AHIP
- 1995
- Jacqueline Doyle
- 1994
- Linda Markwell
- 1993
- Bernie Todd Smith
- 1992
- Susan Long
- 1991
- Pamela Jean Jajko
- 1990
- Kathleen Murray*
- 1989
- Rya H. Ben-Shir*
- 1987
- Kathleen A. Moeller, AHIP, FMLA*