[Asis-l] Call for nominations: Margaret Mann Citation

[Shirley Lincicum]

Nominations sought for the 2006 Margaret Mann Citation 

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2006 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, 2005. For additional
information on the ALCTS awards, visit the ALCTS Web site at
http://www.ala.org/alcts 

Send nominations to: Verna Urbanski, Chair, Margaret Mann Citation Jury,
Carpenter Library, University of North Florida, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road,
South, Jacksonville, FL  32224-2645  vurbansk at unf.edu