(via Jennifer Sharkey, Illinois State University)
Do you know or could you be the next recipient of the Routledge Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award?
If so, the Distance Learning Section (DLS) of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) wants to hear from you!
This prestigious award, sponsored by the Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, honors an ACRL member who has made valuable contributions to the field of distance librarianship. The winner receives:
- $1,200 to attend the 2020 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL (June 25-30, 2020)
- A commemorative plaque presented at an awards luncheon during ALA Annual
Nominees should demonstrate achievement in one or more of the following areas:
- Support for distance learning librarianship and library services (e.g., service to students and faculty, innovation, and/or leadership)
- Participation in the creation and/or implementation of distance library programs or services of exemplary quality
- Successful collaboration with faculty in support of information literacy and/or other aspects of library instruction or services for distance students
- Significant research, publication, and/or presentations in areas related to distance learning librarianship
Submissions are due by December 6, 2019. Self-nominations are welcome.
For more information about this award (including a list of previous winners) and the application form, please visit here.
Questions? Contact DLS Awards Committee Co-Chairs:
Melissa Atkinson: melissa.atkinson@acu.edu
Tricia Lantzy: plantzy@csusm.edu