CALL FOR NOMINATION: ALCTS Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for Library Collections &
Technical Services (ALCTS) Leadership In Acquisitions Award. If you are interested in
nominating a candidate for this award, contact the chair of that award jury. The deadline
for nominations and supporting materials is Dec. 1.
Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award: Presented by the Acquisitions Section for
contributions by and outstanding leadership of an individual in the field of acquisitions
librarianship, the award consists of $1,500 and a citation donated by Harrassowitz.
Winners will be chosen based on: demonstrated leadership that has contributed
significantly to: improvements in acquisitions; and achievement in the field of
acquisitions through contributions to professional associations, literature, the education
of acquisitions professionals and the advancement of the profession.
Nominations 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.
Send nominations to: Janet B. Morrow, chair, Leadership Jury, j.morrow_at_neu.edu
Visit the Leadership in Library Acquisitions page for more information:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/awards/profrecognition/leadershipinacq.cfm
Janet Belanger Morrow
Head, Resource Management
Northeastern University Libraries
360 Huntington Avenue
260 Snell Library
Boston, MA 02115
Voice: 617-373-4959 fax: 617-373-8396
e-mail: j.morrow_at_neu.edu
Received on Sat Oct 08 2011 - 03:01:22 EDT