Subject: Reminder: Bowker Award Deadline Approaching
From: Marilyn Geller <marilyn.geller_at_configuredinfo.com>
Nominations are being sought for the Bowker/Ulrich's Serials
Librarianship Award for 2006.
The Bowker/Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award is presented
by the ALCTS (Association for Library Collections and Technical
Services) Serials Section of the American Library Association and is
sponsored by R.R. Bowker Company, publisher of Ulrich's International
Periodicals Directory. The award consists of a citation with a cash
award of $1,500. The winner will be honored during the ALA Annual
Conference 2006.
The award is presented annually to an individual (librarian,
publisher, vendor, subscription agent, and others) in recognition of
distinguished contributions to the serials field, demonstrated by
leadership in serials-related activities through participation in
professional associations and/or library education programs,
contributions to the body of serials literature, research in the area
of serials, development of tools or methods to enhance access to or
management of serials, or other advances leading to a better
understanding of the serials industry. The award may be
shared by two or more individuals who have participated in the
achievement for which it is granted. Employees of the Bowker Company
are not eligible to receive the award.
Past winners of the Bowker/Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award
include Marcia Tuttle, Ruth C. Carter, James P. Danky, Marjorie E.
Bloss, John E. Merriman, Jean S. Cook, Deana L. Astle/Charles A.
Hamaker, Linda K. Bartley, Ann L. Okerson, Tina Feick, Peter Gellatly,
Jean L. Hirons, Cindy Hepfer, Crystal Graham, Regina Romano Reynolds,
Trisha L. Davis, Eric Lease Morgan, Frieda Rosenberg, Pamela Bluh, and
Dan Tonkery.
A nomination packet should include: a letter of nomination, 3-5
letters of support, the nominee's resume, and up to three examples of
the nominee's publications. Send nomination packets to the Chair of
the Committee at the address listed below.
Deadline for nomination submissions is December 1, 2005.
Marilyn Geller, MSLS
Chair, ALCTS Serials Section Bowker Award Jury
436 School Street
Belmont, MA 02478-3864
Email: marilyn.geller_at_configuredinfo.com
Phone: 617-484-7379
Received on Thu Nov 03 2005 - 02:22:24 EST