Marshall Cavendish Excellence in Library Programming Award named

The Calgary Public Library, Alberta, Canada, has been chosen from among 29 entries to receive the 2007 Marshall Cavendish Excellence in Library Programming Award from the American Library Association. The winning project, "It’s Not a Crime to Read," pairs libraries, schools, and police officers in an effort to encourage at-risk children to read. It also develops positive collaboration between librarians and teachers. The award, consisting of a $2000 cash prize and a plaque, will be presented at an award ceremony during the 2007 ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, in June