Library Cataloging
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 Margaret Mann Citation, presented by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association. 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 Classification 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. It is not necessary to be a member of ALA in order to be eligible for nomination. Achievements to be considered include: notable publications, such as an article, pamphlet, or book; 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. The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is December 1, 2006. For additional information on the Margaret Mann Citation, please visit the award Web page.My personal feeling is that it should go to one of the folks working on RDA.
Awards
- Nancy B. Olson Award
The Nancy B. Olson Award Committee is now accepting nominations. The annual Nancy B. Olson award (formerly called "OLAC Award") recognizes and honors a librarian who has made significant contributions to the advancement and understanding of audiovisual...
- Texas Librarians
Each year the Texas Library Association recognizes contributions and excellence in our profession through the TLA Awards. TLA depends on its members to identify those individuals, organizations, and projects most worthy of recognition for having advanced...
- Margaret Mann Citation Recipient
ALCTS announces Margaret Mann Citation recipientBarbara Tillett, Chief, Cataloging Policy and Support Office at the Library of Congress, is the recipient of the 2004 Margaret Mann Citation presented by the Association for Library Collections & Technical...
- Margaret Mann Citation
The Margaret Mann Citation Committee is now accepting nominations for the award to be presented at the ALA Annual Conference in June 2004. Deadline for nominations is November 7.The Margaret Mann Citation is awarded by the ALA ALCTS Cataloging and Classification...
- Eff Pioneer Awards
The Twelfth Annual International EFF Pioneer Awards - Call for Nominations In every field of human endeavor, there are those dedicated to expanding knowledge, freedom, efficiency, and utility. Many of today's brightest innovators are working along...
Library Cataloging
Margaret Mann Citation
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 Margaret Mann Citation, presented by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association. 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 Classification 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. It is not necessary to be a member of ALA in order to be eligible for nomination. Achievements to be considered include: notable publications, such as an article, pamphlet, or book; 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. The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is December 1, 2006. For additional information on the Margaret Mann Citation, please visit the award Web page.My personal feeling is that it should go to one of the folks working on RDA.
Awards
- Nancy B. Olson Award
The Nancy B. Olson Award Committee is now accepting nominations. The annual Nancy B. Olson award (formerly called "OLAC Award") recognizes and honors a librarian who has made significant contributions to the advancement and understanding of audiovisual...
- Texas Librarians
Each year the Texas Library Association recognizes contributions and excellence in our profession through the TLA Awards. TLA depends on its members to identify those individuals, organizations, and projects most worthy of recognition for having advanced...
- Margaret Mann Citation Recipient
ALCTS announces Margaret Mann Citation recipientBarbara Tillett, Chief, Cataloging Policy and Support Office at the Library of Congress, is the recipient of the 2004 Margaret Mann Citation presented by the Association for Library Collections & Technical...
- Margaret Mann Citation
The Margaret Mann Citation Committee is now accepting nominations for the award to be presented at the ALA Annual Conference in June 2004. Deadline for nominations is November 7.The Margaret Mann Citation is awarded by the ALA ALCTS Cataloging and Classification...
- Eff Pioneer Awards
The Twelfth Annual International EFF Pioneer Awards - Call for Nominations In every field of human endeavor, there are those dedicated to expanding knowledge, freedom, efficiency, and utility. Many of today's brightest innovators are working along...