The Gale/Library Media Connection TEAMS Award recognizes and encourages the critical collaboration between the teacher and media specialist to promote learning, increase student achievement and develop 21st century skills.

Three winners will receive: $2,500 (U.S.) cash award; Gale products (approximate value $500); a one-year subscription to Library Media Connection; and a choice of professional publications from Linworth Books (approximate value $800). Winners will also be featured in a Library Media Connection article.

A panel comprised of education industry professionals and staff from Gale and Library Media Connection will evaluate the nominations based on:

Demonstrated collaboration between media specialists and teachers during 2011-2012 or 2012-2013 school years

Effective techniques that positively impact student learning and achievement (based on state and national standards)

Support received from school leadership

Ability for others to replicate this best practice

All applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2013.

For more information visit the website at: http://www.galeschools.com/pdf/TEAMS-form.pdf

Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer MSLS

Deputy State Librarian for Lifelong Learning

PO Box 520 (185 West State Street)

Trenton New Jersey 08625-0520

(609) 278-2640 ext. 152

(609)278-2652 (fax)