Established in 2015, this award is intended to recognize librarians, archivists or curators whose contributions to providing professional development opportunities for librarians have been especially noteworthy or influential. The effect of these contributions may be the result of continuous or distinguished service to the profession, but may also be the result of extraordinarily active, innovative or collaborative work that deserves national recognition.
"For the past 22 years, Mary Anne Hansen has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in professional development by coordinating the Tribal College Librarians Institute (TCLI)...
“Lynda Kellam has created a unique product which grew out of her recognition that interest in government information is universal,” said award chair Alexandra Rivera...
“Ashley Maynor and Corey Halaychik are redefining and revitalizing professional development for librarians,” said award chair Kerry Creelman of the University of Houston. “Their creative...
“Though early in her career, Nicole Pagowsky has made a significant impact to academic librarianship through broad professional engagement, scholarship, and service,” said award Chair...
Any individual who holds, or has recently held an appointment as a librarian, archivist or curator at a public, academic or national library, archive or museum. Award winners must be members of ACRL and ULS, or join ACRL and ULS upon receiving the award.
Electronic submissions through the are required. Nominations should include:
Questions or requests for assistance in compiling a nomination should be directed to Amanda R. Peters, arforres@umich.edu.
