The Professional Development Award seeks to recognize the efforts of FAU Libraries staff members toward the improvement of both job related and other skills through continuing education, training, and professional activities.

Specific examples of the types of activities this award is meant to recognize:

• Continuing education (degree and non-degree seeking, ElementK, SEFLIN, and other courses - not limited to library related courses)
• Involvement in professional organizations
• Publication and presentation of papers
• Attendance of conferences (i.e., local, regional, state, and national)
• Other activities that would enhance candidate's professional development

Eligibility

The FAU Libraries personnel in all employment categories are eligible to be nominated for this award with the following exceptions:  The FAU Libraries Director and current members of the Staff Achievements Subcommittee are not eligible to be nominated for the Professional Development Award. 

Further criteria include the following:

The nominee...

1) If applicable, must have completed his/her initial probationary period.

2) May not have been the award recipient in the previous year.  Otherwise, any eligible staff member may be nominated more than once.

3) Must not have any disciplinary action pending.

Selection Process: 

All nominations must be received by the announced deadline as established each year.  The nomination process is open to those who have worked directly with the nominated FAU Libraries employee.  Self-nominations are accepted for this award.   The Staff Achievements Subcommittee will review all nominations.  One individual will be chosen for this award annually.

Note: The primary purpose of this award is to encourage FAU Libraries staff to pursue opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.  The absence of an allotment of time for continuing education in a candidate's job description should not keep such candidates from pursuing those opportunities, or from having an equal chance to receive this award.  Every effort will be made to make this a fair process.  Additionally, SEFLIN and ElementK courses are available to all library staff and are not limited to those with faculty status.

Please see the FAU Libraries Awards Policy page for information regarding how the recipient will be recognized and awarded for this achievement.

Please provide a summary describing the nominee's achievements in as much detail as possible (the more information you provide, the better the committee is able to make a decision). Explain how the nominee fits the selection guidelines above.

Due to the nature of this particular award, self-nominations are both accepted and encouraged.

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Name of Professional Development Award Nominee:
Name of Nominator:
Relationship of Nominator to Nominee:

If the Nomination of an FAU Libraries employee is being made from an individual outside the FAU Libraries, please include your contact information below:

Nominator's Phone Number:
Nominator's Email Address:

Please provide a summary denoting specific activities that qualify the nominee for the Professional Development Award.