Today's Topics: 1. Search begins for ALCTS 2017 Professional Recognition Awards nominations (Elaine Franco) 2. ALCTS 2017 Preservation Awards nominations sought (Elaine Franco)
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for professional achievement. The three awards honor individuals whose work represents the finest achievements in research, collaboration, creative work, leadership and service in the fields of cataloging and classification and acquisitions and for outstanding promise. If you are interested in nominating a candidate for any of the awards, contact the chair of that award jury. The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is Dec. 1. The HARRASSOWITZ Award for Leadership in Library Acquisitions Presented by the Acquisitions Section for contributions by and outstanding leadership of an individual in the field of acquisitions librarianship, the award consists of $1,500 and a citation donated by HARRASSOWITZ in honor of Dr. Knut Dorn, former managing director. Winners will be chosen based on: demonstrated leadership that has contributed significantly to: improvements in acquisitions; and achievement in the field of acquisitions through contributions to professional associations, literature, the education of acquisitions professionals and the advancement of the profession. Send nominations to: Michael Arthur<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ALCTS%20HARRASSOWITZ%20Award%20for%20L eadership>, chair, HARRASSOWITZ Jury Visit the HARRASSOWITZ Award for Leadership in Library Acquisitions page<http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/profrecognition/leadershipinacq> for more information. Margaret Mann Citation This award is presented to a cataloger or classifier for outstanding professional achievement in the areas of cataloging or classification through publication, participation in professional cataloging associations or valuable contributions to practice in individual libraries. The Cataloging and Metadata Management Section administers the award, a citation and $2,000 to the library school of the winner's choice, which is donated by OCLC, Inc. The Mann Citation committee bases its selection on nominations made by members of the profession or friends of the profession. Anyone with a worthy candidate is urged to nominate that person. Achievements to be considered include: notable publications; outstanding contribution to the activities of professional cataloging associations; outstanding contribution to the technical improvement of cataloging and classification and/or the introduction of a new technique of recognized importance; and outstanding contribution in the area of teaching cataloging and classification. Send nominations to: Steve Kelley<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ALCTS%20Margaret%20Mann%20Citation>, chair, Mann Citation Jury Visit the Margaret Mann Citation page<http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/profrecognition/margaretmann> for more information. Esther J. Piercy Award This award, a $1,500 grant donated by YBP, Inc and a citation, recognizes contributions to library collections and technical services by a librarian with no more than 10 years of professional experience who has shown outstanding promise for continuing contribution and leadership. Winners will be chosen based on accomplishments related to technical services and resources in such areas as: leadership in professional associations at local, state, regional or national level; contributions to the development, application or utilization of new or improved methods, techniques and routines; significant contribution to professional literature; and conduct of studies or research in the technical services. Send nominations, including, a statement giving the reasons for nomination, the date your nominee entered his or her first professional position and a resume or narrative career outline to: Susan Davis<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ALCTS%20Piercy%20Award>, chair, Piercy Jury. Visit the Esther J. Piercy Award page<http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/profrecognition/estherjpiercy> for more information. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) preservation awards. ALCTS presents three Preservation Awards, through its Preservation and Reformatting Section, to honor individuals whose work represents the finest achievements in research, collaboration, creative work, leadership and service in preservation or to support a new preservation staff member's participation in preservation activities at the ALA Annual Conference. If you are interested in nominating a candidate for the awards, contact the chair of that award jury. The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is Dec. 1. Banks/Harris Preservation Award The award was established to honor the memory of Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris, early leaders in library preservation. The award, $1,500 and a citation, sponsored by Preservation Technologies, L.P., is given to a professional preservation specialist who has been active in the field of preservation and/or conservation for library and/or archival materials. Winners will be chosen based on: leadership in professional associations at local, state, regional or national levels; contributions to the development, application or utilization of new or improved methods, techniques and routines; significant contribution to professional literature; evidence of studies or research in preservation; and training and mentoring in the field of preservation. Send nominations, a formal statement of nomination that provides a strong rationale for the nomination by addressing how the nominee meets the criteria for the award, letters of support for the nomination and a complete resume for the nominee to: Stephanie Lamson<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ALCTS%20Banks%20Harris%20Preservation% 20Award>, chair, Banks/Harris Jury. Visit the Banks Harris page<http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/profrecognition/banksharris> for more information. George Cunha and Susan Swartzburg Preservation Award The George Cunha and Susan Swartzburg Preservation Award was established by the Preservation and Reformatting Section (PARS) to honor the memory of George Cunha and Susan Swartzburg, early leaders in cooperative preservation programming and strong advocates for collaboration in the field of preservation. The award acknowledges and supports cooperative preservation projects and/or rewards individuals or groups that foster collaboration for preservation goals. Recipients of the George Cunha and Susan Swartzburg Award demonstrate vision, endorse cooperation and advocate for the preservation of published and primary source resources that capture the richness of our cultural patrimony. The award recognizes the leadership and initiative required to build collaborative networks designed to achieve specific preservation goals. Any person or group is eligible for this award; membership in ALA is not required. The Cunha/Swartzburg Award is sponsored by Hollinger Metal Edge and includes a $1,250 grant and citation. Send nominations, including the name of the person or group being nominated; address, phone number and email address of nominee and nominating party; a formal statement of nomination, with rationale for the nomination; resume, vita or extensive narrative career outline upon which the award jury can base its determination; and letters of support and endorsement, to Karen Kiorpes<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ALCTS%20Cunha%20Swartzburg%20Awar d>, chair, Cunha/Swartzburg Jury. Visit the Cunha Swartzburg page<http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/profrecognition/lbicunhaswartz> for more information. Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant The Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant was established to honor Jan Merrill-Oldham, distinguished leader, author and mentor in the field of library and archives preservation. The grant provides the recipient the opportunity to attend the American Library Association Annual Conference in order to contribute to his/her professional development. The recipient will attend meetings and programs, and will be required to submit a short essay on their conference experience to the ALCTS News. The grant consists of a $1,250 cash grant donated by the Library Binding Institute and a citation to be presented at the ALCTS Awards ceremony. The grant is applicable toward airfare, lodging and registration fees related to ALA Annual Conference attendance. Send nominations or applications, including the following name, address, phone number and email address of the nominee and nominating party or applicant; letter of application or nomination; two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues who know the candidate and his/her work; resume or curriculum vitae; short essay (up to 500 words) on the following theme: "How would receiving the Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant further your professional development goals?," to Patricia Smith-Hunt<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ALCTS%20Jan%20Merrill- Oldham%20Grant>, chair, grant jury. Visit the Jan Merrill-Oldham Grant page<http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/jmogrant> for more information. ------------------------------ End of Tsig Digest, Vol 53, Issue 15 ************************************ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "[email protected]" group. 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