ALA HomeRUSA Margaret E Monroe Library Adult Services Award
Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award
A citation to honor a librarian who has made significant contributions to library adult services. The individual may be practicing librarian, a library and information science researcher or educator, or a retired librarian who has brought distinction to the profession's understanding and practice or services for adults. (Established 1985)
The criteria for "significant contributions" will be judged by such factors as publications, leadership, measurable effectiveness of programs, influence on others, and creative and innovative concepts. Nomination letters may include letters of recommendation and supporting materials.
The jury is a committee of five RUSA members who serve two-year terms. Consecutive terms are not permitted. Deadline for receiving submissions is business day nearest December 15. Nominees will be reviewed in a closed meeting of the committee during Midwinter.
1986 — Helen Huguenor Lyman 1987 — Lora Landers 1988 — Jane K. Hirsch 1989 — Bernice Mac Donald 1990 — Martin J. Gomez 1991 — Kathleen M. McCook (Heim) 1992 — Rhea Joyce Rubin 1993 — Kathleen Weibel 1994 — Elizabeth Ann Funk 1995 — Valerie J. Wilford 1996 — Connie VanFleet 1997 — Duncan Smith 1998 — Jane P. Kleiner 1999 — Ann Bradshaw 2000 — Lizbeth A. Wilson 2001 — A recipient was not chosen. 2002 — Marsha Spyros 2003 — Miriam Pollack 2004 — Cynthia Orr 2005 — Gary Warren Niebuhr 2006 — Allan Kleiman 2007 — Barry Trott
