| I. |
Name of the Award |
David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award |
| II. |
Definition, purpose, and criteria |
To encourage as well as recognize articles of significant new research and publication that increases understanding and promotes multiculturalism in libraries in North America. Works published within the last two years preceding the award application deadline shall be eligible to receive the award. The publication shall demonstrate advances in understanding multicultural issues in libraries.
The Award recipients will be selected based on the following specific criteria:
- Relationship of publication to the purpose of the Award
- Validity of cultural representation
- Extent to which publication bridges cultures
- Demonstrated significance of publication and its impact
- Accuracy of text
- Originality
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| III. |
Evaluation of applicants |
Nominated published articles will be evaluated based on submitted applications received by the deadline set by the EMIERT Awards Committee. Complete applications shall include 5 copies of submitted materials (complete application form, 250-word statement of significance, and copy of article) |
| IV. |
Number and frequency |
There will be one annual Award. If no suitable candidate is judged to merit the Award in a given year, the award will not be presented. |
| V. |
Selection of jury to administer the award |
The selection will be made by the EMIERT Awards Committee of the Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT). |
| VI. |
Deadline for nomination |
December 31 of each year. The Award winner will be selected at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. |
| VII. |
Presentation of the Award |
The Award will be presented at the ALA Annual Conference during the EMIERT membership meeting. |
| VIII. |
Form and/or type of Award |
The Award will consist of a certificate and $300. |
| IX. |
Donor |
Routledge, Sylvia K. Miller, Publishing Director |
| X. |
Contact person |
Chair, EMIERT Awards Committee |
