Reference, Technical & Adult Books

W.Y. Boyd Literary Novel Award for Excellence in Military Fiction

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Boyd William Young Literary Award

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Book, Print & Media Awards

Reference, Technical & Adult Books

About

The W.Y. Boyd Literary Award honors the best American Military Fiction set in a period when the United States was at war.

The $5,000 award and citation, donated by author W.Y. Boyd II recognizes the service of veterans, and encourages the writing and publishing of outstanding works related fiction.

Winners may purchase book seals on the 91��ý webstore.

Annual

Next Deadline

December 31, 2024

Eligibility: Eligible books must be submitted by December 31 of the publication year. For example: the 2025 committee will only consider books with a copyright year of 2024.

Instructions:

Complete the online application
Please contact the 91��ý Governance Office to receive the W.Y. Boyd Award Jury addresses to send copies of the
eligible book.

Application Link

Contact

91��ý Governance Office

governance@ala.org

91��ý

91��ý Governance Office

225 N. Michigan Avenue

Suite 1300

Chicago, IL 60601

312-280-3247

Date Began

1997

This award honors the best fiction set in a period when the United States was at war. It recognizes the service of American veterans and military personnel and encourages the writing and publishing of outstanding war-related fiction. Donated by William Young Boyd II.

Stonewall Book Awards

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Stonewall Book Awards

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Book, Print & Media Awards

Reference, Technical & Adult Books External Link Annual

Next Deadline

December 1, 2024

Eligibility

The Stonewall Book Awards of the 91��ý are given annually to English-language books of exceptional merit relating to the LGBTQIA+ experience. The awards are given to works published in the United States in the previous calendar year, although works published elsewhere may be considered. Re-printings of previously published books will not be considered. Substantially changed new editions of previously published works and English translations of foreign-language books are eligible for the awards.

Criteria

Awards are made in three categories: adult literature, adult nonfiction and children's and young adult literature. The adult literature category encompasses novels, short stories, poetry, and drama. The adult nonfiction category includes biography, history, criticism, reference works, fine arts, and other traditional nonfiction genres. Anthologies comprised of both nonfiction and literary pieces will be categorized by whichever form predominates. The children’s and young adult literature includes both fiction and non-fiction.

Anyone may suggest a title to the Stonewall Book Awards - Adult Committee members for consideration. However, the publisher of a proposed title, agents or representatives of the author, or anyone else who may stand to gain directly from the nomination of the book should disclose this information via the online form. All suggestions must be submitted by the deadline of December 1. Visit http://www.ala.org/rt/rrt/award/stonewall to Suggest Titles.

Notification

The Chair will notify the winning authors and publishers as soon as the winners have been decided. The Chair will also notify the publishers of the Stonewall Honor Books. In addition to the Chair of the Rainbow Round Table, the Chair will notify the 91��ý of the winners at LibLearnX, specifically the 91��ý Communications & Marketing Office and the 91��ý Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services. In collaboration with the 91��ý ODLOS office, the Book Awards Chair shall prepare a press release announcing the winners and finalists.

Contact

Anjali Jain

adultstonewall@gmail.com

Date Began

1971

The Stonewall Book Award-Barbara Gittings Literature Award and the Stonewall Book Award-Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award are presented to English language books that have exceptional merit relating to the LGBTQIA+ experience.

Alex Awards

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Alex Awards

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Book, Print & Media Awards

Youth Media Award|Award Recommended Print Media List|Children and Young Adults|Reference, Technical & Adult Books Apply here

About

The Alex Awards were first given annually beginning in 1998. The titles were selected by the YALSA Adult Books for Young Adults Task Force from the previous year's publishing and were part of the Adult Books for Young Adults Project, which explored the role of adult books in the reading lives of teenagers and was funded by the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust. Edwards was a young adult specialist for many years at the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore. Her work is described in her book Fair Garden and the Swarm of Beasts, and over the years she has served as an inspiration to librarians who serve young adults. With the approval of the Trust, the task force appointed to develop and implement the project named the awards the Alex Awards after Edwards, who was called “Alex” by her friends.

The task force decided to select ten titles annually, and also decided to select a top ten list rather than a single title or a long list because of the popularity of the concept and because it parallels the Top Ten titles selected by the Best Books for Young Adults and Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers committees. The task force members also believed that selecting more than one book provided a greater variety of titles, whereas a longer list would be less selective than desired. A top ten list also allows for a more balanced list—fiction and nonfiction, as well as various genres. The task force also wanted to make diversity a priority in the lists.

In 2002 the Alex Awards were approved as an official 91��ý award, and the Task Force was superseded by the Alex Awards Committee.

The major sponsor of the Alex Awards continues to be the Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust. Booklist is also a sponsor.

Annual

Next Deadline

December 30, 2015

Please fill out the form found here: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/alex-award-suggestion-form

Application Link

Contact

Nichole Gilbert

ngilbert@ala.org

Date Began

1998

The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. The winning titles are selected from the previous year's publishing.

Outstanding Reference Sources

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Outstanding Reference Sources

Opportunity Type

Book, Print & Media Awards

Award Recommended Print Media List|Reference, Technical & Adult Books External Link Annual

Eligibility

Publishers are welcome to send books as they see fit if they believe they meet the eligibility and criteria. For more information, please contact the committee chair listed on the committee roster page.

Contact

Liz Markel

lmarkel@ala.org

Date Began

1958

Date Terminated

The Outstanding Reference Sources list was established in 1958 to recommend the best reference publications for small and medium-sized libraries. Past and current winners can be found here: https://www.rusaupdate.org/awards/outstanding-reference-sources/.

Dartmouth Medal

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Dartmouth Medal

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Book, Print & Media Awards

Reference, Technical & Adult BooksAnnual

Eligibility

Works that have been published or made available for the first time during the calendar year preceding the presentation of the award.

Those interested in submitting a book for consideration should contact the committee chair for instructions.

Contact

Liz Markel

lmarkel@ala.org

Contact the committee chair.

Date Began

1974

Date Terminated

A medal that honors the creation of a reference work of outstanding quality and significance, including, but not limited to: writing, compiling, editing, or publishing books or electronic information. Past and current winners can be found here: https://www.rusaupdate.org/awards/dartmouth-medal/.

The Reading List

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The Reading List LWOOD Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:57

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Reading List

Opportunity Type

Book, Print & Media Awards

Award Recommended Print Media List|Reference, Technical & Adult Books External Link Annual

Criteria

A book may be selected for The Reading List for at least one, and preferably more than one of the following reasons:
In the context of the list, genre literature is defined as works clearly intended to be read by the general public as genre literature. Each book is considered in relation to both the general adult reader and to the avid fans of the genre.
Books will not be excluded on the basis of their unsuitability for younger readers.
Books intended for a younger audience but which hold wide appeal for adults and meet the selection criteria may also be considered.

The Reading List Council compiles a monthly list of titles to consider. This list is e-mailed to the respective publishers along with a letter of instruction. Timely response to these requests is deeply appreciated by the Council.
Publishers are welcome to send additional books as they see fit if they believe they meet the criteria for consideration. Publishers should be aware that the Council reads hundreds of books each year, and while individual members do indeed read and make formal requests for non-solicited books to be added to the consideration list, this is not a typical occurrence.
Publishers who wish to send non-requested books have two options:
Authors should speak to their publishers if they wish their book to be sent to the members of the Council.

Notification

The Council announces the eight winning titles at the CODES Awards Reception. A short list of honor titles (up to four per genre) is also announced. All selected titles are published on the RUSA Web site following the event: https://www.rusaupdate.org/awards/the-reading-list/.

Contact

Liz Markel

lmarkel@ala.org

Date Began

2007

Date Terminated

The Reading List seeks to highlight outstanding genre fiction that merit special attention by general adult readers and the librarians who work with them.

Notable Books for Adults

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Notable Books for Adults

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Book, Print & Media Awards

About

The Notable Books List evolved from an activity sponsored by the Lending Round Table of the 91��ý (91��ý) in 1944. Since then, the selection of a list of notable or outstanding books of the year has been carried out in a variety of ways, and under various auspices. For three years, the selection was known as Outstanding Books, and was prepared by the 91��ý Lending Section, with the assistance of membership votes. In 1947, the Division of Public Libraries assumed responsibility of producing the list, changing the name to Notable Books. In 1955, the Notable Books Committee was expanded to become a 12-member Council, and in 1958 was transferred to the Adult Services Division. In 1959, the RASD Board of Directors adopted a statement of purpose and a list of criteria for Notable Books. These documents codified the characteristic philosophy and methodology of Notable Books and remain guiding principles today. In 1966, the Council began a reconsideration of the purposes and procedures of the selection of the Notable Books, the first step being revision of the Manual. With the merger of RSD and ASD in 1972, the Notable Books Council became a committee of the Reference and Adult Services Division. (Condensed and updated from "The Notable Books Project, 1044-55; Summary by S. Janice Kee, prepared January 1956.")

The operations of the Council have undergone subtle changes during the 1990's. Meetings are now limited to regular 91��ý conference dates; the 12-member Council no longer relies upon participating libraries for input; a publicity subcommittee has been established in order to further recognition and use of the Notable Book designation; and, Literary Tastes: A Notable Books Breakfast has become an annual event at summer conference. The Council enjoys enthusiastic support of most major publishers in providing review copies of books for Council members and in providing expenses for authors invited to participate in the breakfasts.

In 1991 the Notable Books Council came under the aegis of Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) following the restructuring of RASD (now RUSA). The Council reports to the Chair of CODES rather than directly to the Division President or RUSA Executive Director.

Annual

Please contact the Chairperson of the Committe to submit your book for consideration. The new chairperson will be announced in June at the 91��ý Annual Conference.

Contact

Liz Markel

lmarkel@ala.org

Date Began

1944

Date Terminated

Since 1944, the goal of the Notable Books Council has been to make available to the nation’s readers a list of 25 very good, very readable, and at times very important fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books for the adult reader. Please visit https://www.rusaupdate.org/awards/notable-books-list/ for the most current lists and information.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Book Award

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Book Award alaorg-admin Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:57

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Stonewall Book Awards

Opportunity Type

Book, Print & Media Awards

Youth Media Award|Reference, Technical & Adult Books External Link Annual

Next Deadline

October 30, 2001

Contact

Elliot Mandel

emandel@ala.org

Date Began

1971

Date Terminated

2001

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Book Awards are presented to English language books that have exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered experience. Though this award's name has been changed, its work continues through the current Stonewall Book Awards presented by the Rainbow Round Table (RRT).

Over the Rainbow Project book list

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over the rainbow project

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Book, Print & Media Awards

About

OTR will work with the Stonewall Book Awards Committees, Rainbow Book List Committee, RRT News & Reviews Committee, and creators of subject bibliographies to promote the improved quality and accessibility of LGBTQIA+ literature.

Each annual bibliography will cover books published within the assigned calendar year or between July 1 and December 31 of the previous calendar year. OTR will release the list of titles by the end of the 91��ý (91��ý) LibLearnX (LLX), usually held in January.

The bibliography is not meant to be all inclusive but is intended as an annual core list for readers and librarians searching for recommendations of a cross-section of the year’s LGBTQIA+ titles. Although the bibliography attempts to present a variety of reading tastes and levels, no effort will be made to balance this bibliography according to subject, area of interest, or genre.

Annual

Next Deadline

February 27, 2025

A title is considered "nominated" when at least one committee member has read the book in its entirety and votes yes in the straw poll. Please see the OTR Blog for more information.

booksotr@gmail.com

Date Began

2011

The Over the Rainbow Book List (OTR) is a committee of the Rainbow Round Table (RRT) of the 91��ý (91��ý). OTR creates an annual, annotated bibliography of books for general adult readers aged 18 years or older that have commendable literary quality and significant, authentic lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQIA+) content.

Eliza Atkins Gleason Book Award

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Eliza Atkins Gleason Book Award KHENKE Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:57

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Gleason Eliza Atkins

Opportunity Type

Book, Print & Media Awards

Reference, Technical & Adult BooksBiennial

Eligibility

Entries for each triennial award must have been published between January 1 and December 31 of the three years preceding the award year. Bibliographies and edited collections will not be considered.

Criteria

Entries are judged on quality of scholarship, clarity of style, depth of research, and ability to place research findings in a broad social, cultural, and political context. One award will be given every third year. If a suitable candidate is not found, the award will not be presented for that three-year cycle.

Nominations are welcome from all interested parties and should include a) 1 copy of the nominated volume and b) a brief statement explaining why the book is worthy of consideration for the Gleason Book Award. Nominations - received by Friday, January 16, 2016 - should be sent to: [TBD] Applications must be received by Friday, January 16, 2016. Receipt will be confirmed within 3 business days.

Certificates honoring the author and publisher of the Gleason Book Award winner

Notification

The winner will be announced in a press release on or about June 1st of the award year. Certificates will be presented at a Library History Round Table awards ceremony during the 91��ý Annual Conference in the year of the award.

Library History Round Table

Contact

Norman Rose

nrose@ala.org

Date Began

2004

The Eliza Atkins Gleason Book Award is presented by the Library History Round Table of the 91��ý every third year to recognize the best book written in English in the field of library history, including the history of libraries, librarianship, and book culture.