Today's Topics: 1. ALCTS 2017 Ross Atkinson Award nominations sought (Elise Y Wong) 2. ALCTS seeking Continuing Resources Awards nominations for 2017 (new) (Elise Y Wong)
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award.The deadline for nominations is Nov. 18. 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 the nominee and the person providing the nomination and a statement outlining the qualifications of the individual based on the award criteria to: Brian Schottlaender<mailto:b...@ucsd.edu?subject=ALCTS%20Ross%20Atkinson%20Lifetim e%20Achievement%20Award>, chair, Ross Atkinson Award Jury. 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<http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/profrecognition/atkinsonlife> for more information. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for outstanding achievement and promise in the field of serials and continuing resources. The awards are presented by the Continuing Resources Section of ALCTS. One award honors an individual who shows outstanding promise in the field of serials, while the other recognizes an individual whose work represents the finest achievements in research, collaboration, creative work, leadership and service. If you are interested in nominating a candidate for either of these awards, contact the chair of that award jury. The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is Dec. 1. First Step Award The ALCTS Continuing Resources Section presents the award, a Wiley Professional Development Grant. The award provides librarians who are new to the serials field with the opportunity to broaden their perspectives and encourages professional development and participation at American Library Association (ALA) conferences and Continuing Resources Section activities. ALCTS members with five or less years of professional experience in the continuing resources field are eligible. The award consists of $1,500, donated by Wiley, and is applicable toward round trip transportation, lodging, registration fees, etc. Eligible applicants may apply more than once. Winners will be chosen based on: commitment to professional development in the continuing resources field as shown by participation in continuing education activities, workshops and previous participation in professional activities; candidate's written justification for the grant in terms of commitment to and interest in continuing resources related work; personal professional development; financial need; two letters of reference; and a vita. Send nominations to: Debra Spidal<mailto:debra.spi...@wsu.edu?subject=ALCTS%20First%20Step%20Award>, chair, First Step Jury Visit the First Step Award page<http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/firststep> for more information. Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award Presented by the ALCTS Continuing Resources Section, the award consists of a citation and $1,500 donated by ProQuest. The award is given for distinguished contributions to serials librarianship, including such activities as leadership in serials-related activities through participation in professional associations and/or library education programs; contributions to the body of serials literature; conduct of research in the area of serials; development of tools or methods to enhance access to or management of serials; and other advances leading to a better understanding of the field of serials. Send nominations to: Lynn Fields<mailto:lfie...@siue.edu?subject=ALCTS%20Ulrich's%20Serials%20Libraria nship%20Award>, chair, Ulrich's Jury Visit the Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award page<http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/profrecognition/serialslib> for more information. ------------------------------ End of Tsig Digest, Vol 53, Issue 10 ************************************ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "cataloging@lists.berkeley.edu" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cataloging+unsubscr...@lists.berkeley.edu.
