Ex Libris Awards
ELA has been active in providing awards in partnership with other organizations for more than twenty years. It is ELA’s intent that our winners deserve recognition because they further the success of library/archival services across the nation. Our listing of W. Kaye Lamb award winners is national in scope.
■ The W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors
The W. Kaye Lamb Award was inaugurated in 2002. It recognizes recipient libraries across Canada that have made outstanding contributions in this important work. The award is made on a bi-annual basis.
■ Ex Libris Association Indigenous Student Bursary
Beginning in 2023, ELA will provide a $2,500 bursary award to Indigenous students who wish to further their library/archival education at a university or college. ELA partners with Indspire, an Indigenous national charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Candidate selection and the distribution of funds will be handled by Indspire, as they have more experience in identifying suitable students. As well, ELA acknowledges a significant donation to the bursary program from Library Bound Inc., a Canadian library wholesaler based in Waterloo, ON, and Vancouver, BC.
■ Canadian library and archival awards
As well, for those interested in Canadian library/archival awards, ELA has posted a convenient list of other Canadian awards. However, while the list is useful, it is not comprehensive!