Fame and Fortune: Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award Nancy J Gibbs 29 Sep 2008 21:34 UTC
Please post the following to Serialst. Thank you, Nancy Gibbs ****************************************************** Colleagues: Yes, the subject line is correct. Fame (public recognition and a giant plaque) and Fortune ($1500). That's what awaits one of your staff or peers or a nominated group whose application you put forward to the awards committee. As chair of the ALCTS committee and with my two colleagues, we will select the 2009 winner of the Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/awards/profrecognition/leadershipinacq.cfm Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award Deadline for nominations is December 1. Purpose This award of $1,500, donated by Harrassowitz Company, is given to recognize the contributions by and outstanding leadership of an individual to the field of acquisitions librarianship. This recognition is made for individual achievement of a high order in this area. Criteria 1. Nominees must have demonstrated leadership related to acquisitions librarianship, which has contributed significantly to improvements in the field. 2. Nominees must have demonstrated achievement in the field of acquisitions as evidenced by one or more of the following: contributions to professional associations; contributions to the literature including research; contributions to the education of acquisitions professionals; and contributions to the advancement of the profession. 3. Two letters of reference. 4. Employees of the Harrassowitz Company are not eligible to receive the award. Submission Procedure Each nomination shall include: 1. Relevant biographical information, e.g., name, address, positions(s) held, place of employment, phone numbers, educational background; 2. Statement of work and/or professional experience, professional activities, honors, and any other factors relevant to the nominee; and 3. Two letters of reference, sent directly to the chair from the author, not via the nominee. The award may be divided among two or more individuals who have participated jointly in the achievement for which it is granted. Nancy Jean Gibbs (Chair--2008 - 2009) Head of Acquisitions Duke University Perkins Library PO Box 90187 Durham, NC 27708-0187 Work: (919) 684-5637 Fax: (919) 660-5987 E-mail: nancy.gibbs@duke.edu Please help the profession take notice of your colleague(s) who have made significant contributions by nominating them before the December 1, 2008 deadline. The Committee and I look forward to your response. Scott Wicks Karl Debus-Lopez, Nancy Gibbs, Chair