EBSCO Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award

About the EBSCO Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award
The EBSCO Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award provides recognition and a $1,000 honorarium to a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment. The award honors a public library for all or any of the following:
  • Uniqueness of service of program
  • Impact of program or service on community
  • How the service or program will affect the future of the library and its community

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2012 Winner(s)

Kinsley (Kans.) Public Library

for its online "One-Stop Shop" showcasing the history of its home county, with resources gathered from historians, architects, computer programmers, newspaper editors, the librarian and volunteers