(Sydney, NS – September 30, 2011) Rachel Crosby was named by the Nova Scotia Library Association as the recipient of the 2011 Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award. The Theriault Award was established to recognize the efforts of a library support staff member who has made a major contribution to their library community. The award was presented during the NSLA Annual Conference Banquet held at the Delta Sydney Hotel in Sydney, NS on the evening of September 24th.

(Sydney, NS – September 30, 2011) Tracey Jones-Grant was named by the Nova Scotia Library Association as the recipient of the 2011 Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership. The Horrocks Award was established to honour leadership and distinguished contributions to the promotion and development of library services in Nova Scotia. The award was presented during the NSLA Annual Conference Banquet held at the Delta Sydney Hotel in Sydney, NS on the evening of September 24th.