BRASS Public Librarian Support Award
This annual award, sponsored by Morningstar, offers $1,000 in travel funds for ALA’s Annual Conference to a public librarian who has performed outstanding business reference service and who requires financial assistance to attend the conference. The winner must be a member of ALA, RUSA, and BRASS. The recipient shall have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career as a business reference librarian and the potential to be a leader in the profession. In addition, he or she will be expected to participate in BRASS activities at the conference for which the award has been made and to write a short statement regarding his or her experience at the conference for publication following the event.
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following: involvement in special projects; creation of a business web site; outstanding service to the community; publications, or related activities.
Nominations
To nominate a librarian, please send a letter of nomination to the committee chair outlining the nominee’s accomplishments in public librarianship and business reference, including but not limited to involvement in special projects; creation of a business web site; outstanding service to the community; and publications.
Questions about the award or the nomination process should be directed to the committee chair via phone or e-mail. The deadline for nominations is December 15.
Recipients
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2008 |
Elizabeth Malafi |
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2007 |
Rachelle Miller |
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2006 |
Not presented |
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2005 |
Terry Zarsky |
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2004 |
Kay Cormier |
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2003 |
Bryce Thornton |
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2002 |
Sandra G. Rizzo |
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2001 |
Lisa Holbrook |
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2000 |
Karen Van Drie |