The Dr. Lucille C. Thomas Award for Excellence in Librarianship

The Dr. Lucille C. Thomas Award for Excellence in Librarianship recognizes a librarian whose contributions advance Brooklyn Public Library’s vision to be both a vital center of knowledge and a leader in traditional and innovative library services.

Please reach out to Kelli Thornwell or Edwin Maxwell if you need any assistance in submitting your nomination.

Tips for Nominating 
  • Staff who are nominated should demonstrate qualifications in each of the listed criteria. Nominators should provide specific examples.
  • Recognition should come from BPL peers, not members of the public.
  • A group of staff may submit a nomination as one single entry. 

 

Nomination Type

Why do you think this librarian deserves the Dr. Lucille C. Thomas Award? Please consider their outstanding contributions in the following criteria. Provide specific examples in your responses.

Share what stands out about their work and why you believe they exemplify excellence in librarianship.
How does the nominee demonstrate leadership in their daily work in ways that extend beyond their formal responsibilities? Please include at least one specific example that illustrates their initiative or positive influence on others.
Consider how their work contributes to the broader mission/goals of BPL or strengthens our connection to the communities we serve. What have they done that would be considered going above and beyond their written job description?
Share how their presence makes BPL a better place to work. How do they support others and shape the experience of those who rely on our libraries?
  • 1. What inspired you to nominate this colleague/teammate ?
    Share what stands out about their work and why you believe they exemplify excellence in librarianship.
  • 2. How does this colleague/teammate demonstrate leadership in their day-to-day work?
    Describe how they show up for teammates, address problems, and/or support the delivery of excellent library services. Please provide at least one example.
  • 3. How does this colleague/teammate extend the impact of librarianship beyond their immediate role or location?
    Consider how their work contributes to the broader mission of BPL or strengthens our connection to the communities we serve. What have they done that would be considered going above and beyond their written job description?
  • 4. What impact does this colleague/teammate have on the people around them (both staff and the public)?
    Share how their presence makes BPL a better place to work. How do they support others and shape the experience of those who rely on our libraries?
Provide the URL to a audio or video nomination file. Upload the file to your OneDrive, share the file and paste the URL here. Make sure you share the file and grant access to "People in Brooklyn Public Library". Help: Upload Audio/Video

Nominator Information