Karen Hake Outstanding Bookmobile Librarian Award

Karen Hake had a rewarding fifty-year career as the bookmobile librarian at the Platte County Library System in Columbus, Nebraska. During her five decades of service as the bookmobile librarian, Karen made a meaningful impact in the lives of countless adults, children, and families. A long-time member and supporter of the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services, the ABOS Board of Directors is proud to establish the Karen Hake Outstanding Bookmobile Librarian Award in recognition of Karen’s fifty years of exceptional service to the bookmobile profession.

To learn more about Karen Hake’s fifty year history as the Bookmobile Librarian at the Platte County Library System:

https://columbustelegram.com/news/local/hake-handing-off-keys-to-library-on-wheels/article_783b3f32-47ef-5b67-960f-e0c2798bf13c.amp.html?fbclid=IwAR0KhqVnifaQUVP5a3BcB_90ICpVrcQZNvxKaQ-3BmvJsLooOIPXd44CJvM

Presented annually to a bookmobile manager, supervisor, or MLIS librarian in recognition of their continuous dedication and commitment to the bookmobile profession.

The nominator will need to answer the following questions:

• describe how the nominee displays a passion for the bookmobile profession and how the nominee makes an impact in the community they serve through library bookmobile services. Why should the nominee be recognized for their continuous dedication and commitment to the bookmobile profession?

A complete nomination will also include:

• two (2) letters of recommendation. 

One (1) Karen Hake Outstanding Bookmobile Librarian Award will be presented in 2023.

To submit your 2023 Karen Hake Outstanding Bookmobile Librarian Award nomination, please click HERE.

The 2023 ABOS Awards Program will open on March 31, 2023 and close on July 28, 2023 at 5 p.m. CST.

Questions about the 2023 ABOS Awards Program can be directed to Kassy Trejo, 2023 ABOS Awards Committee Chair, at awards@abos-outreach.com.