HomeCavendish Award Criteria

MARSHALL CAVENDISH AWARD CRITERIA

The criteria for selection of an award winner include:

• the impact on the community served by the library
• demonstration or involvement of partnerships
• evidence that the project served as a model with potential to be adopted by other libraries
• the program was well-defined and addressed a need

GUIDELINES

Abstract
Provide a concise description of the project.

Statement of Need

1. Include a brief description of the library organization making an application in terms of geographical location, library's clientele, and other descriptive information which will provide a clear understanding of the applicant.
2. Provide a clear statement of the need which this particular project addressed. Describe the project's relationship to the organization's goals and to the community. Specify the target group of the project. Describe how representatives of the group have participated in the needs assessment project. (Include needs assessment documentation if available.)

Project Implementation

1. Identify person(s) responsible for this project and give qualifications and background.
2. Describe the project plan in detail including instructional methods, materials, qualifications of trainers and resource people, agenda and other pertinent details.

Evaluation
Describe what measurement was used to evaluate how well the project's goals and objectives were achieved. It includes assessing the project's impact. Include any instruments, evaluation methods and timetable

JURY CRITERIA STATEMENT

Proposals are judged for:

1. Clear statement of organization goals and objective
2. Clear statement of the link between library objectives and community impact
3. Identifying the audience for the project and developing a program directed at that audience.
4. Documenting the need for the program, was the need well-defined
5. The quality of the design of the program.
6. The clearness of the action plan and calendar
7. Whether the needed resources were available (including staff) to make the program a success.
8. Whether the budget is adequate and reasonable for the program.
9. Whether appropriate evaluation methods are being used.
10. Additional areas that may be considered: the importance of the problem addressed; the seriousness of the proposal to the library's needs; whether the program improved delivery of services to user.