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ACRL awards for 1994

Honoring accomplishments and supporting professional development

The Association of College and Research Libraries awards program recognizes special achievements and outstanding publications and fosters professional development in aca- demic and research librarianship. Is someone you know deserving of special recognition for their contributions to academic and research librarianship? Take a moment to nominate these outstanding individuals so they can get the recognition they deserve. Please review the requirements for each award and note those for which you or a colleague are eligible.

General submission procedures

Nominations include documentation (a letter) that indicates: 1) your name, address, and phone number, plus the name, address, e-mail address, and phone number of the person you are nomi- nating; 2) narrative supporting the nomination (keeping in mind the award criteria); 3) a cur- rent vita.

Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Unless otherwise indicated send nomi- nations and applications to: (Name of the Award), ACRL, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60Ó11.

Staff Contact:For a complete list of previ- ous recipients or if you have questions or need help in compiling a nomination contact: Althea Jenkins, (800) 545-2433, ext. 3248, (312) 280- 3248, or U55385@uicvm.uic.edu.

ACHIEVEMENT/DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Academic or Research Librarian of the Year Award

This award recognizes an individual member of the library profession who is making an out- standing national or international contribution to academic or research librarianship and li- brary development.

Award:$3,000 donated by Baker & Taylor.

Criteria:Nominees should have demonstrated achievement in such areas as:

1. Service to the organized profession through ACRL and related organizations.

2. Significant and influential research on academic or research library service.

3. Publication of a body of scholarly and/or theoretical writing contributing to academic or research library development.

4. Planning and implementing a library program of such exemplary quality that it has served as a model for others.

Submission procedure:Send eight copies of the nominating package (see general submission procedure above).

Deadline:December 1, 1993.

Previous recipients:William A. Moffett (1993), Carla Stoffle (1992), Richard De Gennaro (1991), Patricia Battin (1990).

Miriam Dudley Bibliographic Instruction Librarian Award

This award recognizes an individual librarian who has made an especially significant contribution to the advancement of bibliographic instruction in a college or research institution. The award honors Miriam Dudley, whose pioneering efforts in the field of bibliographic instruction led to the formation of the ACRL Bibliographic Instruction Section.

Award:$1,000 cash donated by Mountainside Publishing Company on behalf of its publication, Research Strategies: A Journal of Library Concepts and Instruction. The award is administered by the Bibliographic Instruction Section of ACRL.

Criteria:Nominees should have achieved distinction in one or more of the following areas:

1. Planning and implementation of an academic bibliographic instruction program that has served as a model for other programs nationally or regionally.

2. Production of a body of research and publication that has a demonstrable impact on the concepts and methods of teaching and information-seeking strategies in a college or research institution.

From left to right: Dana Alessi of Baker & Taylor, William Moffett, and Jacquelyn McCoy. Moffett was honored with the 1992-93 Academic/ Research Librarian of the Year Award.

3. Sustained participation in organizations, at the national or regional level, devoted to the promotion and enhancement of academic bibliographic instruction.

4. Promotion, development, and integration of edu- cation for biblio- graphic instruction in ALA-accredited li- brary schools or pro- fessional continuing education programs that have served as models for other courses and pro- grams.

Submission pro- cedure:Send nominating package (see general submission procedure above) to: Sharon Mader, Depaul University Libraries, 2350 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614. Call Sharon if you have questions or need assistance in compiling this nomination. Phone: (312) 362-8066.

Deadline:December 1, 1993.

Previous recipients:Hannelore Rader (1993), Betsy K. Baker (1992), Carla Stoffle (1991), Joan Ormondroyd (1990).

Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award

This award honors the life and accomplishments of Hugh C. Atkinson, one of the major innovators in modern librarianship, and recognizes outstanding achievement (including risk-taking) by academic librarians that has contributed significantly to improvements in the area of library automation, library management, and/or library development or research.

Award:$2,000 cash and a citation. This award is funded by an endowment created by divisional, individual, and vendor contributions given in memory of Hugh C. Atkinson. Additional funds are sought to bring the endowment to at least $100,000. Send your tax-deductible contributions to: Hugh Atkinson Memorial Award, ACRL/ALA, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 606ll. The award is jointly sponsored by the ACRL, the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), the Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA), and the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), four divisions of the American Library Association.

Eligibility:The nominee must be a librarian employed in a university, college, or commu- nity college library in the year prior to application for the award and must have a minimum of five years of profes- sional experience in an academic library.

Criteria:Nomi- nees must have dem- onstrated achieve- ment (including risk-taking) that has contributed signifi- cantly to improve- ments in the area of library automation, library manage- ment, and/or library development or research.

Submission procedure:See general submission procedures above.

Deadline:December 1, 1993.

Previous recipients:Richard De Gennaro (1993), Miriam Drake (1992), Donald E. Riggs (1991), Russell Shank (1990).

EBSCO Community College Learning Resources/Library Achievement Awards

These two annual awards recognize significant achievement in the areas of: 1) programs and 2) leadership.

Award:$500 cash for each award plus citations for each award winner are donated by EBSCO Subscription Services.

Eligibility:Individuals or groups from two- year institutions, as well as the two-year institutions themselves, are eligible to receive awards.

Criteria:Nominees for the program award should demonstrate significant achievement in development of a unique and innovative learning resources/library program. Nominees for the leadership award should demonstrate significant achievement in advocacy of learning resources/library programs or services or leadership in professional organizations that are associated with the mission of community, junior, or technical colleges.

Submission procedure:Nominations should consist of the application form, a narrative letter describing achievements, and any supporting attachments. Send four copies of the nominations to: Lois Marriott, assistant dean for Instructional Resources, Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910; (614) 482-6374 .

Publications Now Available From ACRL

September 1993

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$ Subtotal

$ Handling charges Handling charges $3.75 up to $19.99;

$ $4.75 for $20 to $49.99; $6.50 for $50

Total to $74.99; $7.50 for $75 to $149.99;

5% oftotal order for $150+.

Deadline:December 1, 1993.

Previous recipients:Leadership or Community Service: Gloria Terwilliger (1993); Paul E. DuMont (1992); James O. Wallace (1991); Charles R. Peguese (1990). Program Development: Lois Marriott (1993); The Library Collection Development Committee at St. Petersburg Junior College (1992); Jimmie Anne Nourse and Rudy Widman (1991); The Cooperative Collection Development Committee of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Services (1990).

BIS Innovation in Bibliographic Instruction Award

This award recognizes and honors librarians who have developed and implemented innovative approaches to bibliographic instruction at their respective institutions.

Award:A citation presented by the BIS Awards Committee at the BIS Annual Conference Program.

Criteria:Recipients must have implemented their ideas recently (within the past two years) in an academic or research library. The emphasis of this award is on creativity and innovation.

Eligibility:There are no restrictions as to the size of the instructional effort, academic discipline, target audience, or techniques employed.

Submission ProcedureApplications should be submitted along with the nomination form to the chair of the Innovation Award Subcommittee, Ann Perkins, Public Services Department, CSUN Library, California State University, 18111 Nordheff St., Northridge, CA 91328-1289 (818/885-2277). For further questions or a copy of the nomination form, contact the Subcommittee chair.

Deadline:November 1, 1993

ACRL/EBSS Distinguished Education and Behavioral Sciences Librarian Award

This award honors a distinguished academic librarian who has made an outstanding contribution as an education and/or behavioral sciences librarian through accomplishments and service to the profession.

AwardA citation presented by the EBSS Award Committee.

Criteria:Nominees should have demonstrated achievements in some of the following areas:

1. Service to the organized profession through ACRL/EBSS and related organizations;

2. Significant academic library service in the areas of education and/or behavioral sciences;

3. Significant research and publication in areas of academic library services in education and/or behavioral sciences;

4. Planning and implementation of academic library programs in education and/or the behavioral sciences disciplines of such exemplary quality that they could serve as a model for others.

The nominee does not have to meet all of the stated criteria.

Submission Procedure.Send ten copies of the award nomination form to Laurene E. Zaporozhetz, Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Noel Memorial Library, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115. For questions or to request a copy of the form call Laurene E. Zaporozhetz at (318) 797-5203-

DeadlineDecember 1, 1993-

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH

Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

This award fosters research in academic librarian- ship by encouraging and assisting doctoral students in the field with their dissertation research.

Award:$1,000 cash and citation donated by the Institute for Scientific Information.

Eligibility:The recipient of the fellowship must meet the following qualifications:

1. Be an active doctoral student in the academic librarianship area in a degree-granting institution.

2. Have completed all coursework.

3. Have had a dissertation proposal accepted by the institution.

4. A recipient of the fellowship may not receive it a second time.

5. Applicant need not be an ACRL member.

Criteria:The proposal will be judged primarily on merit with emphasis on the following:

1. Potential significance of the research to the field of academic librarianship. (No attempt will be made to define academic librarianship but the subject should be consistent with topics usually published in College & Research Libraries or presented at ACRL meetings.)

2. Validity of the methodology and proposed methods of analysis.

3- Originality and creativity.

4. Clarity and completeness of the proposal.

5. Presentation of a convincing plan for completion in a reasonable amount of time.

6. Evidence of a continuing interest in scholarship such as a previous publication record.

Submission procedure:Qualified students who wish to be considered for the fellowship should contact the ACRL office for a complete outline of proposal requirements.

Deadline:December 1, 1993.

Martinus Nijhoff International West European Specialist Study Grant

This grant supports research on Western European studies, librarianship, or the book trade.

Aivard: Amaximum of 10,000 Dutch guilders (or U.S. dollar equivalent) donated by Martinus Nijhoff International, a subscription agent and book dealer with headquarters in The Netherlands. This study grant covers air travel to and from Europe, transportation in Europe, and lodging and board for no more than 14 consecutive days. Funds may not be used for salaries, research-related supplies, publication costs, conference fees, or equipment purchases.

Criteria:The primary criterion for awarding the grant is the significance and utility of the proposed project as a contribution to the study of the acquisition, organization, or use of library materials from or relating to Western Europe. Current or historical subjects may be treated. The award jury will review proposals with the following in mind:

1. What is the work to be accomplished? The proposal should be as explicit as possible about the current state of knowledge in the area and what will be achieved by the successful completion of the study.

2. What is the need for and value of the proposed research? The proposal should provide persuasive evidence that the study is of practical use or scholarly value to the wider community served by the grant.

3. What is the methodology for carrying out the proposed work? The research design should be as specific as possible and demonstrate why the European component is essential.

4. Is the work accomplishable within the time frame proposed? If the study extends beyond the 14-day limit of the grant, the proposal should specify how the additional work will be completed and funded.

5- Are the applicant’s qualifications sufficient to carry out the study?

Submission procedure.Librarians who wish to be considered for this study grant should contact the ACRL office to receive full instructions on proposal submission, and grantee obligations.

Deadline:December 1, 1993-

Samuel Lazerow Fellowship for Research in Acquisitions or Technical Services in an Academic or Research Library

This award fosters advances in acquisitions or technical services by providing librarians a fellowship for travel or writing in those fields. Research projects in collection development or the compilation of bibliographies will not be supported by this fellowship.

Award:$1,000 cash and a citation donated by the Institute for Scientific Information.

Criteria:The proposals will be judged with an emphasis on the following:

1. Potential significance of the project to acquisitions or technical services work.

2. Originality and creativity.

3. Clarity and completeness of the proposal.

4. Evidence of an interest in scholarship, such as a previous publication record.

Submission procedure.Brief proposals (five pages or less, double-spaced) should include the following:

1. Description of research, travel, or writing project.

2. Schedule for project.

3. Estimate of expenses (e.g., professional travel, computer time, photocopying, typing.)

4. Recipients of the fellowship will be asked to submit a brief report on the results of their research.

5. An up-to-date curriculum vitae should accompany proposal.

Deadline:December 1, 1993.

PUBLICATIONS OR ARTICLES

Katharine Kyes Leab and Daniel J. Leab, American Book Prices Current, Exhibition Catalogue Awards

These awards recognize outstanding catalogs published by American or Canadian institutions in conjunction with exhibitions of books and/ or manuscripts.

Award:A printed citation to the winning institutions organizing the exhibitions. Katherine Kyes Leab and Daniel J. Leab, American Book Prices Current, established an endowment to fund the awards.

Eligibility:Catalogs published by American or Canadian institutions in conjunction with an exhibition of books and/or manuscripts which has taken place or which is in progress before August 31, 1993, are eligible. Catalogs must be published between September 1, 1992, and August 31, 1993. The entries will be divided into three budget categories—expensive, moderately expensive, and inexpensive—based upon the production costs as outlined in the entry form. Catalogs may be of varying formats, styles, and scope, but each must represent an exhibition which has taken place. Catalogs may be intended for various types of audiences: e.g., scholars, students, general public. Catalogs may have various purposes: e.g., publicity, dissemination of collection information, attraction of donors, commemoration of a special occasion, etc.

Criteria:Catalogs will be judged on the level of accuracy and consistency of presentation, their clarity, quality of design, and usefulness to the intended audience.

Submission procedure.Four (4) copies of the catalog must be submitted with an entry form (available from the chair of the committee) to the chair: Elaine Smyth, Head, Rare Book Collection, Louisiana State University, Hill Memorial Library, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. All catalog submissions will become the property of RBMS. If you have any questions, call Elaine Smyth at (504) 388-6547.

Deadline:September 30, 1993.

K.G. Saur Award for Best Article in College & Research Libraries

This recognizes the most outstanding article published in College & Research Libraries (C&RL) during the preceding volume year.

Award:A citation and $500 cash to each author donated by K.G. Saur.

Eligibility:Articles published in C&RL during the preceding volume year.

Criteria:The winning article will be selected on the basis of originality, timeliness, relevance to ACRL areas of interest and concern, and quality of writing.

Submission procedure.Articles for C&RL may be submitted to: Gloriana St. Clair, Assistant Dean for Access Services, E506 Pattee Library, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802.

Rare Books & Manuscripts

LibrarianshipAward

This award stimulates the contribution of articles of superior quality to the ACRL journal

Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship (RBML).

Award-.$1,000 cash to an author and a citation donated by Christie, Manson & Woods.

Eligibility.Article published in RBML during the two preceding volume years.

Criteria:The winning article will be selected on the basis of significance, originality, timeliness, thoroughness, and pertinence to issues relating to the theory and practice of special collections librarianship. Other criteria will include clarity of thought and expression.

Submission procedure:Articles for RBML may be submitted to: Sidney Berger, University of California, Rivera Library, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92521.

BIS Bibliographic Instruction Publication of the Year Award

This award recognizes an outstanding publication related to bibliographic instruction published in a given year.

Award.A citation presented by the BIS Awards Committee.

Criteria:Publications are judged on the basis of relevance to the field of bibliographic instruction in academic or research libraries, originality, timeliness, and quality of writing.

Eligibility.Publications include journal articles, books, and book chapters. Submitted publications may be authored by one or more individuals, a group, organization, or committee. BIS publications are not eligible for consideration for the award. Publication year is defined as September through August of the year preceding the year the award is given.

Submission procedure:Submit a two-page summary, a copy of the publication, and nomination form (available from the committee chair) to: Karen William, Committee Chair, Central Reference Library, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85719; (602) 621-4865.

Deadline.December 1, 1993.

Oberly Award for Bibliography in Agricultural Sciences

The Oberly Award was established in 1923 in memory of Eunice Rockwood Oberly. This biennial award is given in odd-numbered years for the best English-language bibliography in funded by the U.S. Agricultural Information Network, the Agway Foundation, Associates of the National Agricultural Library, the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, and the Cargill Information Center.

Eligibility:English-language bibliographies in the field of agriculture or a related science compiled during the two-year period preceding the year in which the award is made.

Criteria:Bibliographies submitted for award consideration are judged on accuracy, scope, usefulness, format, and special features: explanatory introductions, annotations, and indexes.

Submission procedure:Nominations may be made in the form of a letter and should point out the reasons the bibliography should be considered for the award. A copy of the bibliography should accompany the nomination. Send nominations to: Mike Haddock, Farrell Library, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.

Deadline:December 1, 1994. ■