ALCTS seeking 2012 Innovation Awards nominations
CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for
Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for innovation
and collaboration. ALCTS presents two awards to honor individuals and
groups whose work represents the finest achievements and leadership in
collaboration and innovation.
If you are interested in nominating a candidate for either of the
awards, contact the chair of that award jury. The deadline for
nominations and supporting materials is Dec. 1.
· Coutts Award for Innovation in Electronic Resources Management
The Collection Management Section (CMS) presents the Coutts Award for
Innovation in Electronic Resources Management, which recognizes
significant and innovative contributions to electronic collections
management and development practice. The award consists of a citation
and $2,000 generously donated by Coutts Information Services.
Criteria for selection of the winner will be determined by the person’s
achievements, including but not limited to:
· Building and managing new types of electronic collections and materials
· Addressing selection issues and processes for electronic resources
· Creating effective organizational structures for the workflow
management and development of electronic resource collections
· Increasing visibility, discovery and user access to electronic library
resources
Nominations should include the name, address, phone number and email
address of each nominee and nominating party, a formal statement of
nomination that includes a rationale, a description of any projects that
the nominee has initiated and successfully completed and letters of
support and endorsement. Letters of endorsement from others should
provide additional evidence of the worthiness of the nominee. The number
of letters of endorsement received for a nominee shall not be a
determining factor in the selection process; rather, the evidence of the
person’s accomplishments that fulfill the intent of the award shall be
the factor considered. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Current
employees of Coutts Information Services are not eligible for the award.
Nominations should be sent to: Cheryl Highsmith, chair, Coutts Award
Jury, highsmic_at_yahoo.com
Visit the Coutts Award page for more information:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/awards/profrecognition/couttsinnovate.cfm
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Beth R. Bernhardt
Electronic Resources Librarian
Jackson Library
University of North Carolina Greensboro
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402
336-256-1210
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