Vaughan Public Libraries wins three awards from the world’s largest library association
Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) serves as a gathering place for families and neighbours to spend quality time reading and learning together. In recognition of its commitment to delivering Service Excellence, VPL recently received three prestigious PR Xchange Awards from the American Library Association. The awards were celebrated during a ceremonial presentation at the Oct. 3 Committee of the Whole (1) meeting.
VPL was recognized in the following three areas:
- Virtual Exhibits category for the VMC Library Virtual Tour video.
- Advocacy/Fundraising/Annual Reports/Strategic Plans category for the VPL 2021 Annual Report.
- Special Events category for the Masks in the Library video on Instagram.
The annual American Library Association's PR Xchange Awards Competition recognizes the best public relations and marketing materials produced by libraries to promote library services available to their communities. Entries are evaluated on content, originality, and design by a team of graphic design, communications and marketing experts.
VPL consists of 12 library branches that house a collection of more than 550,000 items and receive an average of 2.5-million visitors each year. Among its resources are an assortment of technology and creative equipment, digital resources and databases and knowledgeable staff ready to assist.
To learn more about VPL, including its programming, resources and collections, visit vaughanpl.info.
QUOTES
“I’ve often said that Vaughan Public Libraries is among our most precious resources. VPL branches serve as gathering places for families, support the lifelong pursuit of learning and are a gateway to adventure with hundreds of thousands of stories to be read. These awards, presented by the world’s oldest and largest library association, acknowledge our city’s incredible library system and recognize the work of the wonderful staff that powers it. In Vaughan, we are committed to ensuring libraries remain a critical component of our city-building efforts and are very proud of these achievements. Congratulations to Vaughan Public Libraries for once again being recognized for your industry-leading work, and thank you for your contributions to making Vaughan one of the best cities in the world.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
“We are immensely proud and honoured to have been recognized by the American Library Association with three top PR Xchange Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate the dedication of Vaughan Public Libraries’ marketing team in crafting different forms of promotional pieces that highlight VPL’s services to the community. VPL received awards for the creation of the VMC Library Virtual Tour video, the VPL 2021 Annual Report and an Instagram reel showcasing ‘Masks in the Library.’ These achievements inspire us to continue pushing the boundaries of creativity while fostering meaningful connections within our community.”
- Margie Singleton, CEO, Vaughan Public Libraries
QUICK FACTS
- Vaughan Public Libraries received three awards from the American Library Association’s PR Xchange Awards.
- These awards were recognized during a ceremonial presentation at the Oct. 3 Committee of the Whole (1) meeting.
- American Library Association is the world's oldest and largest library association. It provides leadership for developing, promoting and improving library and information services and the profession of librarianship to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.
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