Search for ALCTS 2012 Professional Recognition Awards nominations
CHICAGO - Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Association for
Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for professional
achievement. The three awards honor individuals whose work represents the
finest achievements in research, collaboration, creative work, leadership
and service in the fields of cataloging and classification and acquisitions
and for outstanding promise.
If you are interested in nominating a candidate for any of the
awards, contact the chair of that award jury. *The deadline for nominations
and supporting materials is Dec. 1.
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*Margaret Mann Citation: * This award is presented to a cataloger or
classifier for outstanding professional achievement in the areas of
cataloging or classification through publication, participation in
professional cataloging associations or valuable contributions to practice
in individual libraries. The Cataloging and Metadata Management Section
administers the award, a citation and $2,000 to the library school of the
winner's choice, which is donated by OCLC, Inc. The Mann Citation committee
bases its selection on nominations made by members of the profession or
friends of the profession. Anyone with a worthy candidate is urged to
nominate that person. Achievements to be considered include: notable
publications; outstanding contribution to the activities of professional
cataloging associations; outstanding contribution to the technical
improvement of cataloging and classification and/or the introduction of a
new technique of recognized importance; and outstanding contribution in the
area of teaching cataloging and classification.
* Send nominations to*: Mary Woodley, chair, Mann Citation Jury,
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Visit the Mann Citation page for more information:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/awards/profrecognition/margaretmann.cfm
ALCTS is a division of the American Library Association.
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Mary S. Woodley. Ph.D.
Collection Development Coordinator
CSU Northridge
818-677-6302 (voice)
818-677-4928 (FAX)
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