Baldwin School Wins 2017 Outstanding School Library Individual Award

The Baldwin School is proud to announce its School libraries have been chosen as the winner of the 2017 Outstanding School Library Individual Award by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA). Baldwin's library program was chosen for this award because it exceeds the criteria of "Developing a Vision for Learning," "Role of the Library Program in Teaching and Learning," "Building a Learning Environment" and "Empowering Learning through Leadership

“Baldwin's libraries are truly an exemplary example of Pennsylvania school libraries,” stated Allison Burrell, PSLA President.

The award process began in June 2016 and included a submission of evidence for the 30 Award evaluation areas that address all aspects of the Library program, including teaching, patron services, resources and furthering the mission of the School. Letters of support from administrators and teachers in all divisions were also submitted. In November, the Award Committee made an in-person visit to the Baldwin libraries to take a closer look at all aspects of the program and assess how the libraries contribute to the overall mission and educational strategy of the School.

“The Library program at Baldwin enjoys tremendous support from the entire Baldwin School community - trustees, alumnae, staff, students and families, and this has enabled us to develop a school library program that is innovative, exciting and organic,” explained Lisa Lopez-Carickhoff, Director of Libraries and Information Services. “Every program, lesson and event reflects our commitment to being truly student centered and our dedication to the Baldwin Libraries mission to foster a lifelong habit and love of reading and learning.”

Baldwin’s library services team — Lisa Lopez-Carickhoff, Director of Libraries and Information Services, Emily Woodward, Lower School Library and Media Specialist, Shelly Lucia, Assistant Lower School Library Specialist, Sharon Nardelli, Upper School Librarian, and Lauren Friedman-Way, Middle School Librarian, will accept the award during the 44th Annual PSLA Conference, held at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, March 30- April 1.

About The Baldwin School

The Baldwin School is an independent, all-girls college preparatory school for pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students. The school was founded in 1888 by Florence Baldwin under the traditions of academic excellence, integrity and community. Today, Baldwin develops talented girls into confident young women with vision, global understanding and the competency to make significant and enduring contributions to the world. For more information, visit our All-School Open House on April 19 at 8:30 a.m. You can also visit www.BaldwinSchool.org or call 610-525-2700.