To provide in some tangible way, appreciation of the work for the humanizing of knowledge which is being done in the world of letters by librarians or libraries. The idea of an annual Librarian Award is to honor a man or woman whose work especially exemplifies the way librarians use their professional skil to give to all, the tools of life. The Letter Library Award is given for distinguished contribution to the development of enlightened public opinion on an issue of current or continuing importance.
For her role in fostering the appreciation of books among teenagers in Texas and her service as a leader in other various professional library associations.
For an outstanding exhibition and catalog of banned books "which have survived Fire, the Sword, and the Censors". - The Bulletin of the A.L.A., September...
Slightly different variations on selections each year.
Librarians, especially state library representatives who are familiar with the work of libraries in their states, are invited and urged to write to the Letter Award Committee, nominating a library to receive this recognition, with the reasons therefor, and all pertinent information necessary for publicizing the award if made.
