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SLIC Team of the Year 2026 Application

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The SLIC Team of the Year Award 2026 recognises library teams across Scotland that have demonstrated outstanding collaboration, innovation, and service improvement. This award celebrates teams who have worked together to deliver meaningful impact—whether through enhanced service design, improved decision-making, increased staff engagement, or initiatives that respond effectively to local needs. Examples may include redesigning services to improve user experience, implementing new ways of working to boost efficiency, or creating a team culture that supports professional growth and community connection. Open to all SLIC member libraries, the award highlights Team achievements delivered between June 2025 and June 2026. An independent panel of judges will choose the winning Team which will be announced at the SLIC Showcase and AGM on Friday 6th November 2026.
Lead Contact Name
Service improvement project or initiative name
Please confirm this entry relates to activity which took place between 1st June 2025 and 1st June 2026.
Approval * Please confirm this submission has the approval of the Head of Service/Library Director
SLIC Showcase * We like to share best practice on the SLIC website. Please let us know if you are happy for this submission to be shared on our website. social media platforms and printed materials.
Can we contact you about additional opportunities to showcase and share your submission? For instance, future face-to-face or online events, creation of case studies etc.

SLIC Team of the Year Award

Please respond to each question clearly and concisely. You may attach additional supporting information. Each section has a 500 word limit.
How has leadership within your team helped guide vision, set direction, and support team success? (500 word limit). Please include examples of how leaders empowered others, encouraged initiative, or helped navigate challenges.
What communication strategies or practices does your team use to ensure everyone is informed, aligned, and able to contribute effectively? (500 word limit). You may include examples of meetings, feedback systems, or communication tools.
In what ways does your team embrace diversity and create an inclusive culture where all voices are valued? (500 word limit). Consider team composition, user perspectives, or inclusive planning and service delivery.
How does your team reflect on its work and seek to improve? (500 word limit). Share examples of learning from experience, adopting new practices, training or innovation.
What results has your team achieved, and how do you measure success? Highlight key outcomes, user impact, or performance improvements that demonstrate the team’s effectiveness (500 word limit).
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 10 files.
You are encouraged to submit supporting evidence to strengthen your application, such as: - Photographs * - Press or media coverage - Social media engagement - Case studies or testimonials - Promotional materials - Internal staff feedback These can be sent via file-sharing services if necessary (these should be sent to applications@scottishlibraries.org). Please clearly label all materials and refer to them in your application where relevant. *Please provide one photograph of the Nominated Team.
Checklist before submitting
Please make sure you have attached all supporting materials and filled in every section of the form. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact us at info@scottishlibraries.org The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday September 1st 2026.
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