The five finalists are chosen by a Library Review Committee from titles nominated by their publishers for the award.
- Jennifer Craft, Library Branch Manager, Mulberry Street
- Karen Gisonny, Helen Bernstein Librarian for Periodicals and Journals, Collection Strategy, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
- Ryan Haley, Librarian II, Art & Architecture Collection, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
- Ken Johnson, Librarian III, Information Services, Science, Industry and Business Library
- Maira Liriano, Manager, Milstein Division of U.S. History, Local History & Genealogy, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
- Angela Montefinise, Director of Public Relations
- Billy Parrott, Managing Librarian, Mid Manhattan Picture Collection
- Rich Reyes Gavilan, Chief Librarian, Brooklyn Public Library
