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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Floyd Dickman Outstanding Librarian Award, given biennially by the Mazza Museum, is now open for nominations.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.mazzamuseum.org/floyd-dickman-outstanding-librarian-award/"><span style="color:blue">Please click here to read more about the award. </span></a><span style="color:black">
Please consider nominating a children’s librarian who has demonstrated a strong commitment to library service, continuing education and diversity. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nominations can be submitted from June 30 – July 30, 2019. The Floyd Dickman Outstanding Librarian Committee
will choose applicants from the nominations to advance in the selection process. The Floyd Dickman Outstanding Librarian will be announced by October 1, 2019. The award will be presented on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Mazza Museum Weekend Conference.
The nominee must be present to win.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Floyd C. Dickman, was a continuous supporter and advocate of children’s literature throughout his lifetime. Mr. Dickman spent his career teaching and serving
in libraries in Ohio. He was known for his generosity of time, talent, and gift.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Along with serving, Mr. Dickman was dedicated to continuing education – learning and teaching were lifelong passions. He shared his knowledge and experience
of library science by teaching at several higher education institutions. Mr. Dickman was also dedicated to furthering initiatives of cultural diversity and social justice. He loved to share and promote books that shined a positive light on different cultures
and lifestyles. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum celebrates the original art of picture books using education, exhibits, events and artist visits The Museum is home
to more than 13,000 pieces of artwork from picture books, making it the largest and most diverse collection of picture book art in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Floyd Dickman Outstanding Librarian Award Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Benjamin E. Sapp, M.A., Director, Mazza Museum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Amanda Brasfield, MSLS, Librarian & Chair of Media & AV, Findlay City Schools<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Mary Miller, Volunteer Librarian & Recipient of the Floyd Dickman Outstanding Librarian Award, Mazza Museum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Joe Prince, Curriculum and Outreach Educator, Bowling Green State University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Maria Simon, Youth Services, Wood County Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Jeffrey L. Winkle, Director, Findlay-Hancock County Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Jeffrey L. Winkle<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Findlay-Hancock County Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">206 Broadway<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Findlay, OH 45840<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">419-434-1479 Desk Number<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:winkleje@findlaylibrary.org">winkleje@findlaylibrary.org</a>
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