Excellence in Academic Libraries Award

The Shatford Library is the proud winner of the 2008 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Excellence in Academic Libraries Award. This national award recognizes the accomplishments of librarians and other library staff as they come together as members of a team to support the mission of Pasadena City College. Blackwell's gift of $12,000 provides a $3,000 gift to each of the three winning libraries and $3,000 to support travel by an ACRL officer to the three award ceremonies.

Award Application: See why the Shatford Library was chosen for this prestigious award.

You're invited to our Award Celebration! Join us at the Library on Tuesday May 13, 2008 at 12:15 for the award presentation and an ice cream social. All are welcome!

In the news:
American Library Association Press Release
Pasadena City College Press Release

Contest:
Libraries Make a Difference... Submit an original piece in the area of literature, performing arts or visual arts on how libraries make a difference and you could win $100! See Contest: Libraries Make a Difference for more information and an entry form. Contest deadline is April 11, 2008.

Congratulations to our "Libraries Make a Difference" winners! All contest entries are displayed in the Rotunda at the main entrance of the library.

Literature Entries:
LIBRARIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE by Hyun Joo Kim
THE PLACE TO GO by Theresa Forand
THE LIBRARY IS THE DIFFERENCE by Kenneth J. Sniecinski
STORY by Mayli Apontti