Submission Deadline: Friday, December 7, 2018
This award recognizes an individual librarian who has built a record of contributions over time that have advanced the pursuit of teaching and learning in a college or research library environment. The award honors Miriam Dudley, whose pioneering efforts led to the formation of the ACRL Instruction Section (formerly ACRL Bibliographic Instruction Section).
Award
A plaque and a $1000.00 cash award, sponsored by the Instruction Section, are presented during the Instruction Section program at the ALA Annual Conference.
Criteria
Nominees should have achieved a substantial record of accomplishment in one or more of the following areas:
- Exhibits extraordinary, consistent leadership of an academic instruction program in a library environment that has broad demonstrable impact on other programs, professionals, or institutions
- Production of a body of research and publication that has a demonstrable impact on the concepts and methods of teaching and learning in the library profession
- Sustained an outstanding participation in organizations, at the regional or national level, devoted to the promotion and enhancement of teaching and learning in a library environment
- Consistent and effective mentorship and/or professional development of other library professionals in the pursuit and support of teaching and learning in the library environment
Submissions
Electronic submissions are required. Nominations must be submitted with a completed nomination form, and a letter of support detailing the nominee’s qualifications for the award. Additional letters of support are encouraged, up to three will be considered.
Please submit a high resolution photo of the nominee (at least 300 dpi). The photo will be used to make the official winner announcement immediately after the ALA Midwinter Meeting.
Nominators: Please include your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
E-mail the nomination to IS Miriam Dudley Award Chair, Merinda Kaye Hensley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, T: (217) 244-1880, E-mail: mhensle1@illinois.edu.
View the full award committee roster here.
Note: Nominees will be judged on an individual basis. This award cannot be given to a pair or group of individuals.
Submission Deadline: Friday, December 7, 2018
