Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 09:35:48 -0400
From: Cindy Hepfer <hslcindy@ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU>
Subject: Bowker Award nominations invited

Serialst members,

Although the deadline for nominations is December 1, it's not too soon to
begin thinking about -- and acting upon -- this opportunity!

Cindy Hepfer
Chair, ALA ALCTS Serials Section Bowker/Ulrichs Serials Librarianship Award
Committee, 2001/2002

[Cross-posted to several lists. Please excuse any duplication.]

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Bowker/Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award

The ALCTS Serials Section is seeking nominations for the Bowker/Ulrich's
Serials Librarianship Award for 2002.  The award is presented by the
Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) Serials
Section of the American Library Association. It is sponsored by R.R.
Bowker, publisher of Ulrich's Periodicals Directory. The award consists of
a citation with a cash award of $1,500.  The winner will be honored during
the ALA Annual Conference 2002.

 The Bowker/Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award is presented annually in
recognition of an individual's distinguished contributions to serials
librarianship.  The contributions include, but are not limited to,
contributions made during the previous three years. The award may be shared
by two or more individuals when they have participated together in the
achievement for which the award is granted.

Criteria:
1. Nominees must have made an outstanding contribution to the field of
serials librarianship.
2. Nominees must have demonstrated leadership and achievement as evidenced
by one or more of the following:
· Participation in professional associations and/or library education
programs
· Contributions to the body of serials literature and research
· Development of tools or methods to enhance access to or management of
serials
· Other advances that have led to a better understanding of the field of
serials
3. Employees of R.R. Bowker are not eligible

Submission Procedure:
Nominators are asked to submit a nomination package that includes the
following items:
1. Letter of nomination
2. Relevant biographical information (name, contact information,
position(s) held, place of employment, educational background, relevant
professional experience, professional activities, honors received, etc.)
3. No fewer than three, but no more than six, letters of support. These
letters will be used in evaluation and selection, so strong letters are
very important.
The package should be sent to Cindy Hepfer, Bowker Committee Chair for
2001/2002, at the address at the end of this message.

Past winners of the Bowker/Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award are Deana
Astle, Linda K. Bartley, Marjorie E. Bloss, Ruth C. Carter, Jean S. Cook,
James P. Danky, Trisha L. Davis, Tina Feick, Peter Gellatly, Crystal
Graham, Charles A. Hamaker, Cindy Hepfer, Jean Hirons, John E. Merriman,
Ann L. Okerson, Regina Reynolds, and Marcia Tuttle,

The deadline for nomination submissions is December 1, 2001.

Cindy Hepfer
Chair, ALCTS Serials Section Bowker/Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award
Committee
State University of New York at Buffalo Health Sciences Library
Abbott Hall
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214-3002
Phone: 716-829-3900 x124; Fax: 716-829-2211

For questions: E-mail: hslcindy@buffalo.edu