We are currently seeking volunteers for the 2027 nomination year. We will send invitations to new volunteers by the end of August.
This award is sponsored by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators.
** Info for Nominations Committee Members **
~ This is a 3-year commitment.
~ Most of the work is done by email.
~ The Nominations Chair will you send you a list of all the nominated titles, along with reviews, in late September.
~ In a short time frame (2 weeks) you will return your list of 75, ranked in order of preference.
~ All the nominating committee members' lists of 75 are compiled to become 75 semi-finalists for the Reader Panel to consider.
** Info for Reading Panel Members **
~ This is a 3-year commitment.
~ Most of the work is done by email.
~ You must be able to attend a 9:30-3:30 Saturday selection meeting in early February. This meeting has typically been held in Central Illinois, but we've been virtual the past few years and it is likely to stay that way for this upcoming year, as well.
~ Read 10 assigned titles, plus other nominated titles as time permits, and evaluate them.
~ Read reviews (provided for you) of all 75 semi-final nominated titles for the Lincoln Award.
~ You will receive your 10 assigned titles, the complete list of 75, and the reviews mid-October, and will have until early February to complete your reading/evaluations.
~ At the meeting you will participate with other members of the Reader Panel and Steering Committee in choosing the 20 final nominees.
~ Preference is given to those who have served on the nominations committee.
** Info for Resources Committee Members **
~ This is a 1-year commitment.
~All of the work is done virtually on your own time.
~The Resources Chair will send you a list of the Master List titles in February.
~From February through the end of May, help create curriculum guides, Battle of the Books questions, first line, and other resources for libraries that have registered for the Lincoln Award.
For more information on the program, visit
https://www.aisled.org/lincoln.htm