The Linda Shallcross Soukup Library Staff Awards celebrate exceptional contributions by library staff who advance the mission of the University Library through innovation, leadership, service, and community impact.
Established through the generosity of Rich and Linda Soukup, these annual awards are a meaningful investment in the people who make the University Library a dynamic and essential part of campus life.
The Awards are conferred each year at the Heart of the Library Awards and Recognition Ceremony in February.
Award criteria
Nominees may be recognized for any one of the following:
- A significant one-time or sustained contribution to the Library or ISU
- Demonstrated innovation, leadership, or service excellence
- Positive impact on operations, workplace culture, the community, or the profession
- Advancement of the Library’s strategic mission
Awards are based on accomplishments from the prior fiscal year (July–June), or sustained excellence over time.
Eligibility: Nominees must be appointed at least 75% FTE in the applicable award classification category and must not have received an award in the past two years.
Nominate a library employee
All members of the Iowa State University community can nominate a library employee for this award. This includes students, peers, supervisors, colleagues in other ISU colleges and departments, and self-nominations.
Nominate an employee by submitting:
- A completed online form
- A detailed nomination letter / nominee statement (2 pages or less)
- Letter(s) of support (one page or less)
- Self-nominations and student-nominations require two letters of support