Call for Nominations: Margaret E. Monroe Adult Services Award
Posted January 17, 2019
Do you know someone who has done amazing work in library services to adults? Would you like that person to be recognized by the profession and win money? If so, please consider nominating that person for the Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award, awarded by the Reference & User Services Association and sponsored by NoveList.
Established in 1985, RUSA Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award is $1,250* and a citation presented to a librarian who has made significant contributions to library adult services. The individual may be a practicing librarian, a library and information science researcher or educator, or a retired librarian who has brought distinction to the profession’s understanding and practice or services for adults.
To learn more about the award, please visit this page:
http://www.rusaupdate.org/
To nominate someone (or yourself!), please complete the nomination form found on the RUSA Update Resources Page. Submitted materials should include:
- Nomination letter, describing the ways in which the nominee has made a significant contribution to library adult services. Letter should address some of all of the following: publications, leadership, measurable effectiveness of programs, influence on others, and creative and innovative concepts.
- Resume of the nominee and/or summary of the nominee’s activities and contributions.
- A minimum of two letters of endorsement containing specific reasons for supporting the nomination.
- Any other supporting materials that illustrate the nominee’s significant contribution.
The deadline for submitting nominations has been extended to February 15th.
Still have questions? Please contact Margaret E. Monroe committee chair, Neil Hollands ([email protected]).