Are You a Librarian Superhero?

What?!?!  But of course you are! For those of you who remember, Gale/Cengage last year premiered a "Are You a Librarian Superhero" contest that resulted in four librarians being cartoon-ized and featured on a rad lunchbox. Well, the contest is back (sans lunchbox but still with a cartoon superhero result). Read Gale's press release below and nominate a colleague, friend -or yourself. After all, everybody is a star baby....

Farmington Hills, Mich., Feb. 27, 2012 – Gale, part of Cengage Learning, announced the launch of the second annual Are You a Librarian Superhero? contest to recognize the often heroic efforts put forth by librarians around the country. Looking to build on the success of last year’s contest, during which over 800 nominations were received, Gale is again calling on everyone – fellow librarians, library patrons, students and school administrators – to nominate a superhero librarian who is making a real difference for their library and community. A panel of Cengage Learning employees will choose the top four superhero librarians who will be recognized at the American Library Association’s annual meeting. The winners will have a cartoon superhero character created in their likeness and, in the Gale booth at ALA, will be commemorated with cartoon figures, a comic strip and a celebration.

What:     Gale Are You a Librarian Superhero? Contest. Submissions need to include basic information about their librarian – full name, library name, and most importantly, what is super about them.

Who:      All public, special, school and academic librarians in the U.S. and Canada, and the patrons, colleagues and friends who believe they are superheroes.

When:    Call for nominations is open February 1- March 31, 2012. Winners will be announced at the Gale booth during the American Library Association’s annual meeting on June 21-26, 2012 in Anaheim, CA.

Where:   Librarians can nominate themselves or their peers by logging on here 

Why:      Librarians go to extraordinary lengths every day for their patrons. To celebrate those feats of greatness and encourage others, Gale will honor librarians everywhere by unmasking just a few of the superheroes among us. 

Details:  Please contact Kristina Massari for more information or with questions about the contest.

Thanks to Stephen Abrams for the tip!

Picture from Gale/Cengage's 2011 contest