Standards for Selection

Criteria for Application

The Award

Nomination Form

Standards Used to Select Nominees

1.  Excellence shown by performance that substantially exceeds expectations for the position; performance that sets superior standards of excellence and efficiency in relation to their unit's mission; or performance that capitalizes on the person's knowle dge and experience of the unit and the university's operation and procedures. 

2.  Personal interaction or performance that shows superior ability and willingness to work positively and effectively both up and down the line and with peers; or performance that shows willingness to manage change in work priorities, procedures, and org anization. 

3.  Initiative and creativity or performance that demonstrates an innovative approach to job performance and thereby improves productivity and the quality of work; or performance that shows efforts to improve personal job performance. 

Criteria for Application

1.  Non-academic career or casual appointed staff (including the former MAPS and A&PS, now PPSM) 
2.  Can be nominated by any library employee 
3.  Cannot be self-nominated 
4.  Cannot be an anonymous nomination 
5.  Can receive the award every two years 
6.  Recipients expected to participate in the selection of future winners 

The Award

SDC will award a certificate for training (a class, workshop, or conference) in the amount of $600.00 per winner and $1200 per team of two or more. This will be awarded in addition to the SDC annual maximum allowable career related leave/funding support or to the Library's Professional training and travel support. Recipients must redeem the certificate within one year from the date of the award. 

Nomination Form