The Library Program of the Year (LPOY) award is designed to recognize and celebrate the school library media program that provides outstanding service to students, staff, and the community through the professional campus library staff’s excellence in job performance, professionalism, and innovative approaches to literacy. The LPOY serves as an example of how effective campus library programs impact student achievement and provide safe, nurturing environments for students, staff, and the community. The award is presented in partnership with Houston Association of School Librarians (HASL).

• Effective school library programs positively impact student achievement and provide safe, nurturing spaces for students, staff, and the community.
• School librarians and campus media specialists are highly trained professional educators who ensure the campus library provides equitable access to a wide array of print, digital, and hands-on library resources to enhance campus and district literacy efforts and support teaching and learning.