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 at
http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsawards/margaretmann/margaretmann.htm

Send nominations to: Matthew Beacom, Chair, Margaret Mann Citation
Jury, Catalog Department, Yale University Library, P.O. Box 208240,
New Haven, CT 06520-8240;phone: 203 432-4947; email: matthew.beacom@yale.edu

Katherine C. Adams
Catalog Librarian
Yale University
katherine.adams@yale.edu
203-432-4320