Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award

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Date:      Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:58:00 -0400
From:     Lisa German (Penn State) <lbg10_at_psu.edu>  
Subject:  Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to encourage you to submit nominations for the Leadership 
in Library Acquisitions
Award. Having nominated or written letters on behalf of several of our 
colleagues in the past,
I can tell you that it's not onerous and it is so rewarding when someone 
you nominate is
chosen for this award. Many thanks go to Harrassowitz for sponsoring 
this award. If you have
any questions, please let me know. Below is the information that you 
will need. The nominations
should be in to me by December 1st.

Thank you for considering this on behalf of the committee.

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:
* Nominees must have demonstrated leadership related to acquisitions 
librarianship, which has
contributed significantly to improvements in the field.
* 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.
* Two letters of reference.
* Employees of the Harrassowitz Company are not eligible to receive the 
award.

Submission Information:

Each nomination shall include:
* Relevant biographical information, e.g., name, address, positions(s) 
held, place of employment,
phone numbers, educational background;
* Statement of work and/or professional experience, professional 
activities, honors, and any other
factors relevant to the nominee; and
* 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.

Lisa German
Chair, Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award Committee
Asst. Dean for Technical and Collection Services
Penn State University Libraries
510 Paterno Library
University Park, PA 16802
lgerman_at_psu.edu
814/865-0401

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