[Web4lib] Margaret Mann Citation--Call for Nominations

[Margaret Brown]

Nominations sought for the 2008 Margaret Mann Citation 

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 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. 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, 2007. For additional
information on the ALCTS awards, visit the ALCTS Web site at
<http://www.ala.org/alcts> ( http://www.ala.org/alcts
)http://www.ala.org/alcts. 

Send nominations to: Ann Vidor, Chair, Margaret Mann Citation Jury,
Technical Services, Woodruff Library, 540 Asbury Circle, Emory
University, Atlanta, GA, 30322; phone: 404-727-6833; email:
libabv at emory.edu; fax: 404-727-6882.
 
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Margaret Dyer Brown, M.S.
Cataloger
Williamson County Public Library
1314 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, TN 37064
615-595-1242 ext. 2
mbrown at williamson-tn.org 
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