CDL-Coutts Award for Innovation in Electronic Resources Management - Deadline extended

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> From:
> Susanne Clement <susanne.clement_at_usu.edu>
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>  *CALL FOR NOMINATIONS*
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> The ALCTS Collection Management and Development Section (CMDS) 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
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> 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.
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> The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is Dec. 8.
> Nominations should be sent to: Andrea Imre, chair, Coutts Award Jury,
> aimre_at_lib.siu.edu
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