WGSS Award for Career Achievement in Women & Gender Studies Librarianship
About the WGSS Award for Career Achievement in Women & Gender Studies Librarianship
This award is given annually to honor a distinguished academic librarian who has made outstanding contributions to women and gender studies through accomplishments and service to the profession. This award was established in 1999.
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Award and Frequency
$750 check plus plaque for the winner, sponsored by Duke University Press.
This award is given out on an annual basis.
Application Instructions
Electronic submissions through the online nomination form are required. Nomination should include a nominating letter addressing specific area(s) or criteria and citing concrete examples, and at least one (1) letter of support.
If you have questions or require assistance in completing a nomination packet, please contact Laura Bonella, Kansas State University, laurab@ksu.edu or Chase Ollis at collis@ala.org.
Contact Information
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Selection Criteria
The ACRL Women and Gender Studies Section Award for Career Achievement in Women’s Studies Librarianship is designed to honor individual career achievement in Women’s Studies Librarianship. Nominees should have demonstrated significant achievements and contributions in one or more of the following areas:
* Service within the organized profession through ACRL/WGSS and/or related organizations;
* Academic/research library service in the area of women's studies;
* Research and publication in areas of academic/research library services in women's studies;
* Planning and implementation of academic/research library programs in women's studies disciplines of such exemplary quality that they could serve as a model for others.
