Liz Futas Award Deadline Extended

[Louise S. Sherby]

Please excuse duplicate messages.  This has been cross-posted.
The Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award
Deadline Extended:  January 26th, 2001

An annual award consisting of $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation of 
achievement recognizing and honoring a librarian who invests time and 
talent to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship by:

      taking risks to further the cause;
      helping new librarians grow and achieve;
      working for change within the American Library Association or other 
library organization;
      inspiring colleagues to excel or make the impossible possible.

The award is funded by contributions to the Elizabeth Futas Memorial Fund 
at the ALA.  Previous award winners were Camila Alire, Kathleen de la Pena 
McCook, Maureen Sullivan and Ann K. Symons.

Nomination letters should describe specific actions which 
supported/encouraged change and be accompanied by any appropriate further 
documentation, including publications, press notices, etc.

For the application and nominating forms, go to the ALA web site at:
http://www.ala.org/work/awards/appls/futsappl.html

Please send six (6) copies of the application and supporting material to:

                                         ALA Awards Program
                                      Member Programs and Services
                                          50 East Huron Street
                                           Chicago, IL 60611

                                       DEADLINE: JANUARY 26th, 2001

For questions about this application, contact the ALA Awards Program Office