Wellsville: David A. Howe Library receives national award

The Public Library Association (PLA) has announced the winners of 12 awards honoring the best in public library service, innovation and outreach in 2017. PLA President Felton Thomas, Jr., along with the award sponsors and PLA members, will recognize all of the award winners as part of the PLA Member Welcome Breakfast on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, Ill.
EBSCO Excellence in Rural Library Service Award
2017 Recipient: David A. Howe (N.Y.) Public Library
Honors a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less with an upper per capita income limit of not more than the 75th quartile of the national average that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment. A plaque and a $1,000 honorarium are presented annually at the ALA Annual Conference. Established in 1991. Sponsored by EBSCO Information Services.

Purpose and Criteria

The EBSCO Excellence in Rural Library Service Award provides recognition and an honorarium to a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less with an upper per capita income limit of not more than the 75th quartile of the national average that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment. Individual branch libraries of a library system are not eligible to apply. The award honors a public library for all or any of the following:

• Uniqueness of service of program
• Impact of program or service on community
• How the service or program will affect the future of the library and its community