The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) is seeking nominations for the Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. Consider ALCTS members who would be strong candidates for this prestigious award!
ALCTS has simplified the initial nomination process as noted below. I would be glad to answer any questions. Emails notifying me of an intent to nominate someone would be greatly appreciated as the award jury looks ahead to the review of the nominees and the deliberation steps in the process. TEXT OF THE PRESS RELEASE FOLLOWS: Nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 20, 2015. The Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the contribution of a library leader who has demonstrated exceptional service to ALCTS and its areas of interest (acquisitions, cataloging and classification, collection management and development, preservation and reformatting and continuing resources). Selection of the winner is based on the person's accomplishments as they relate to: recognized leadership in ALCTS; significant contribution to professional literature in ALCTS areas; exemplary research in ALCTS areas; leadership in other professional associations at local, state, regional or national level; acknowledged leader in and by the library community at large; and recognition of achievements, e.g., awards, citations, etc. The award winner receives a citation honoring his/her contributions and a stipend of $3,000 generously donated by EBSCO. Nominees must be ALCTS members and self-nominations will not be accepted. If you are interested in nominating a candidate, send that nomination, including the name, address, phone number and e-mail address of nominee and the person providing the nomination and a statement outlining the qualifications of the individual based the award criteria to: Dina Giambi, Chair, Ross Atkinson Award Jury, [email protected] Additional information such as a resume, C.V. or narrative career outline and letters of endorsement may be sought by the jury chair. Visit the Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award page for more information: http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/profrecognition/atkinsonlife. ALCTS is a division of the American Library Association. An international member-driven association, ALCTS engages the library community on issues and policies that affect the acquisition, management, discovery, and preservation of library collections. END OF TEXT Thank you. Dina Giambi Chair, Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award Jury M. Dina Giambi Associate University Librarian for Technical Services and Resource Management University of Delaware Library 181 South College Avenue Newark, DE 19717-5267 Phone: 302-831-2829 Fax: 302-831-1046 E-mail: [email protected]
