{"id":5499,"date":"2017-09-10T22:07:05","date_gmt":"2017-09-10T22:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hsli.org\/?p=5499"},"modified":"2017-09-10T22:07:05","modified_gmt":"2017-09-10T22:07:05","slug":"alcts-seeking-continuing-resources-awards-nominations-for-2018-deadline-dec-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hsli.org\/newsletter\/alcts-seeking-continuing-resources-awards-nominations-for-2018-deadline-dec-1\/","title":{"rendered":"ALCTS Seeking Continuing Resources Awards Nominations for 2018 (Deadline Dec. 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN\">(via Keri Cascio-Executive Director, Association for Library Collections &amp; Technical Services)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections &amp; Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for outstanding achievement and promise in the field of serials and continuing resources. The awards are presented by the Continuing Resources Section of ALCTS. One award honors an individual who shows outstanding promise in the field of serials, while the other recognizes an individual whose work represents the finest achievements in research, collaboration, creative work, leadership and service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">If you are interested in nominating a candidate for either of these awards, contact the chair of that award jury. The deadline to submit nominations and supporting materials is\u00a0<strong>Friday, December 1<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN\">First Step Award<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN\"><br \/>\nThe ALCTS Continuing Resources Section presents the award, a Wiley Professional Development Grant. The award provides librarians who are new to the serials field with the opportunity to broaden their perspectives and encourages professional development and participation at American Library Association (ALA) conferences and Continuing Resources Section activities. ALCTS members with five or less years of professional experience in the continuing resources field are eligible. The award consists of $1,500, donated by Wiley, and is applicable toward round trip transportation, lodging, registration fees, etc. Eligible applicants may apply more than once. Winners will be chosen based on: commitment to professional development in the continuing resources field as shown by participation in continuing education activities, workshops and previous participation in professional activities; candidate&#8217;s written justification for the grant in terms of commitment to and interest in continuing resources related work; personal professional development; financial need; two letters of reference; and a vita.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Send nominations to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:chanan@atu.edu?subject=First%20Step%20Award%2C%20A%20Wiley%20Professional%20Development%20Grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carol Hanan<\/a>, chair, First Step Jury<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/alcts\/awards\/grants\/firststep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">First Step Award page<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><strong><span lang=\"EN\">Ulrich&#8217;s Serials Librarianship Award<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN\"><br \/>\nPresented by the ALCTS Continuing Resources Section, the award consists of a citation and $1,500 donated by Ex Libris, a ProQuest Company. The award is given for distinguished contributions to serials librarianship, including such activities as leadership in serials-related activities through participation in professional associations and\/or library education programs; contributions to the body of serials literature; conduct of research in the area of serials; development of tools or methods to enhance access to or management of serials; and other advances leading to a better understanding of the field of serials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Send nominations to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mirag@ksu.edu?subject=Ulrich%E2%80%99s%20Serials%20Librarianship%20Award\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mira Greene<\/a>, chair, Ulrich&#8217;s Jury<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/alcts\/awards\/profrecognition\/serialslib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ulrich&#8217;s Serials Librarianship Award page<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">ALCTS is a division of the American Library Association. An international member-driven association, ALCTS engages the library community on issues and policies that affect the acquisition, management, discovery and preservation of library collections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(via Keri Cascio-Executive Director, Association for Library Collections &amp; Technical Services) Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections &amp; Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for outstanding achievement and promise in the field of serials and continuing resources. The awards are presented by the Continuing Resources Section of ALCTS. 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