<<< | Contents^ 12. Professional prizes and awards Library of the Year Since 1996, the Library Department of the Ministry of Education and Culture annually calls for nominations for the Library of the Year award. The aim of this competition is to encourage libraries to renew and significantly improve the quality of their services in order to become an integral part of their local community. The proposals must be accompanied by supporting documents, such as users' feedback and evaluation. The grant can be awarded to any type of library. The Library of the Year is selected by a committee representing the professional organisations. The award is presented by the Minister for Education and Culture during the annual library week in October. Széchényi Ferenc prize This prize, named after the founder of the National Library, is awarded to one or two professionals in the library, museum or archive fields for exceptionally high quality professional achievements. Szinnyei József prize This prize is awarded annually to six librarians for outstanding professional activity over a longer period of time, and for initiatives that considerably advanced the library field in Hungary. Bibliotheca Commemorative Medal This medal is awarded annually to ten librarians for excellence in library management, library sciences or good practice in library services. Commemorative Medal of the Association of Hungarian Librarians Since 1985, this medal has been one of the ways to recognise the value of the work done for the Association. The medal is awarded to five librarians - staff of the Association or other members who did voluntary work in the organisation of nation-wide campaigns and events - at the annual conference. Young Librarian of the Year Promoted jointly by the Association of Hungarian Librarians and the Alliance of Libraries and Information Institutes, this title is awarded annually to one librarian under the age of 33 for outstanding professional achievement. ^top | >>>
Town Library, Nagykanizsa | Portrait of Ferenc Széchényi
Central Library of the Metropolitan Szabó Ervin Library, Budapest | Town Library, Mosonmagyaróvár, reading room
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