[Web4lib] Margaret Mann Citation nominations sought

[MBrown at williamson-tn.org]

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 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 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, 2008.  Additional information on the Margaret Mann Citation is available on the ALCTS Web site at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/awards/profrecognition/margaretmann.cfm
Send nominations to: Margaret Dyer Brown, Chair, Margaret Mann Citation Jury, Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064; phone: 615-595-1242, ext. 2; email: mbrown at williamson-tn.org; fax: 615-595-1203.
 
 
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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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