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CHICAGO – Every year, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) celebrates the opportunity to honor the outstanding achievements of academic and research librarians across North America. Made possible by generous corporate support, the...
PLA now accepting nominations for 10 service awards and grants for 2018
CHICAGO – Through the generosity of sponsors, the Public Library Association (PLA) is offering 10 awards and grants designed to highlight the best in public library service and to honor those bringing innovation, creativity and dedication to public...
ALSC now accepting applications for 2018 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award
CHICAGO -- The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Grants Administration Committee are now accepting online applications for the 2018 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award. This $4,000 award, made possible by an annual gift from...
ALSC now accepting applications for 2018 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant
CHICAGO -- The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Grants Administration Committee are now accepting online applications for the 2018 ALSC/Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant. This $3,000 grant, made possible by Baker & Taylor, is...
Applications open for the 2018 AASL awards program
CHICAGO - Applications for the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) 2018 awards season are now available. AASL members are encouraged to nominate a colleague or themselves to be lauded for their outstanding talent and dedication to the...
RUSA achievement awards nomination period opens
CHICAGO—Beginning October 1, 2017, the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) will open the nomination period for its annual series of achievement awards and grants. Nominations and supporting materials for most awards must be submitted by January...
91´«Ã½ Recognition Awards and Grants
CHICAGO – Nominate yourself, colleagues or your library for the 2018 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Recognition Awards and Grants. Unless otherwise noted, the deadlines are Feb. 1, 2018. For general information about these and other 91´«Ã½ awards, visit...
ALCTS 2018 Ross Atkinson Award nominations sought
CHICAGO—Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 15. The Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes...
ALCTS seeking 2018 Innovation Awards nominations
CHICAGO —Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for innovation and collaboration. ALCTS presents two awards to honor individuals and/or groups whose work represents the finest...
ALCTS 2018 Preservation Awards nominations sought
CHICAGO —Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) preservation awards. ALCTS presents three Preservation Awards, through its Preservation and Reformatting Section, to honor individuals...
ALCTS seeking Continuing Resources Awards nominations for 2018
CHICAGO—Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for outstanding achievement and promise in the field of serials and continuing resources. The awards are presented by the...
Search begins for ALCTS 2018 Professional Recognition Awards nominations
CHICAGO—Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for professional achievement. These two awards honor individuals whose work represents the finest achievements in research...
ALCTS seeking Cataloging and Metadata Management Awards nominations for 2018
CHICAGO —Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for outstanding achievement and promise in the field of cataloging, classification, and metadata management. The awards are...
Nominations will close Sept. 18 for 2017 I Love My Librarian Award
CHICAGO — Library users nationwide have through Monday, Sept. 18 to nominate their favorite librarians for the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½)’s prestigious 2017 I Love My Librarian Award. Members of the public can nominate library professionals who...
AT&T Michigan honored with United for Libraries Major Benefactor Citation
TROY, Michigan – United for Libraries, along with Troy (Mich.) Public Library and the Troy Communication Foundation, honored AT&T Michigan with a Major Benefactor Citation during an event at the library on June 29. During the event, Troy Public Library...
