<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">LAST DAY to apply for the AISLE Fall Awards. You don't want to miss this opportunity!</b></div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: normal;"><br>Do you know a member of our association that has done an amazing program, made an outstanding contribution to a school library in Illinois, or an administrator that has been supportive of your work and program? Now is the time to submit your nominations. Please consider nominating <font data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">yourself or someone else for the Polestar, </font></span><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: normal;">Upstart, and Administrator of the Year </span><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: normal;">Awards. </span><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: normal;">Find more information about the awards at </span><font><a href="http://www.aisled.org/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.aisled.org/&source=gmail&ust=1535563285876000&usg=AFQjCNFpVe7IPCumurXhsY18XRhWidLKxA" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">www.aisled.org</a></font><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">.</span><br><br><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">Th</span><font data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">e </font><b data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">Polestar Award</b><font data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863"> is given to honor members of the Association who have made outstanding contributions to school library media programs in Illinois. </font><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: normal;">The recipient will be honored with this award at the AISLE Fall Conference. </span><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: 19.32px;">More information can be found at: </span><span style="line-height: 19.32px;"><u><a href="http://aisled.org/polestar.htm" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://aisled.org/polestar.htm&source=gmail&ust=1535563285876000&usg=AFQjCNHcksCSp5RzGIyG-4k-sNgtVzOi9g" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">aisled.org/polestar.htm</a></u><font data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">. The deadline for the Polestar Award is </font></span><b style="line-height: 19.32px;"><span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aQJ" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">September 1st</span></span> </b><b data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: 19.32px;">at <span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aQJ" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">11:59 PM.</span></span> Submit applications via email to </b><b><a href="mailto:grantsawards@aisled.org" target="_blank" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">grantsawards@aisled.org</a></b><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">.</span><br><br><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">T</span><font><font><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: 19.32px;">he <b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">Upstart Award</b> is given annually </span></font><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: normal;">to recognize a school library media center’s achievement in planning and implementing an innovative or creative event or service which has made a measurable positive impact on its users. The award encourages innovation by asking applicants to highlight the way the library used all of its resources (which may include staff, administration, faculty, volunteers, and the community) to make this a successful event or service. This award is not meant to recognize an overall library program but a specific event or service that adds to the success of the overall library program. The event may be a one-time, one-day occurrence, or it may take an extended time to complete. </span><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: normal;">A <b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">$1000.00 award </b>and a plaque will be given at the AISLE Fall Conference. </span><span style="line-height: 19.32px;"><font data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">More information can be found at: </font></span><a href="http://aisled.org/upstart.htm" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://aisled.org/upstart.htm&source=gmail&ust=1535563285876000&usg=AFQjCNGstG7Pih4NOSebL1YV1UraFODHRg" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">aisled.org/upstart.htm</a><span style="line-height: 19.32px;"><font data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">. The deadline for the </font></span><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: 19.32px;">Upstart Award is <b><span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aQJ" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">September 1st</span></span> </b></span><b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: 19.32px;">at <span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aQJ" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">11:59 PM.</span></span> Submit applications via email to </b></font><b><a href="mailto:grantsawards@aisled.org" target="_blank" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">grantsawards@aisled.org</a></b><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">.</span><br><br><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">T</span><font><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: normal;">he <b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">AISLE Administrator of the Year Award</b> is given to recognize the meritorious support of a school library program by a building or district level school administrator (a person whose position requires the administrative license such as- but not limited to- a superintendent, principal, or curriculum director) during the previous school calendar year. </span><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: normal;">The recipient will be honored with this award at the AISLE Fall Conference. </span><span data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: 19.32px;">More information can be found at: </span><span style="line-height: 19.32px;"><u><a href="http://aisled.org/administrator.htm" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://aisled.org/administrator.htm&source=gmail&ust=1535563285876000&usg=AFQjCNHMdX8H9TTA9fyHQXZHEUtbt3x_JA" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">aisled.org/administrator.h<wbr>tm</a></u><font data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">. The deadline for the AISLE Administrator of the Year Award is </font></span><b style="line-height: 19.32px;"><span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aQJ" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">September 1st</span></span> </b><b data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863" style="line-height: 19.32px;">at <span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aBn"><span class="m_-5886601251811261706gmail-m_-5431261899995823811gmail-m_-3779393246120508792m_2885179163486680712gmail-m_5473547063913868652gmail-aQJ" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">11:59 PM.</span></span> Submit applications via email to </b></font><b><a href="mailto:grantsawards@aisled.org" target="_blank" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">grantsawards@aisled.org</a></b><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">. </span><br><br><span data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">P</span><font data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">lease direct any questions to </font><a href="mailto:grantsawards@aisled.org" target="_blank" data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">grantsawards@aisled.org</a><font data-originalfontsize="12.8px" data-originalcomputedfontsize="12.800000190734863">.</font></span><p>_______________________________________________<br/>AISLE-Share mailing list<br/>aisle@list.railslibraries.info<br/>For list archives and subscription options, visit:<br/>http://list.railslibraries.info/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/aisle<br/>To unsubscribe, send a message to:<br/>aisle-leave@list.railslibraries.info</p>
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