The Sharr Medal is awarded annually to a Western Australian librarian or library technician in their first year of employment who exhibits the most potential to make a significant contribution to the library profession in WA.

To celebrate Library & Information Week 2011, ALIAWest and the State Library
of Western Australia invite you to the presentation of the Sharr Medal and the inaugural Library Board of Western Australia Award for Excellence.

Thursday 26 May 2011
5:30pm for 6:00pm start
in the State Library Theatre.

The Guest Speaker is Mr Geoff Strempel, Associate Director, Public Library Services, State Library of South Australia. Geoff is responsible for providing services to South Australia’s 130+ public libraries and is a former Sharr medalist.

There is no cost for this event, but please RSVP to
rsvp@slwa.wa.gov.au or 9427 3330
by Monday 23 May.