UW Libraries - Distinguished Librarian Award

The Distinguished Librarian Award has been established by the Dean of University Libraries, in cooperation with the Association of Librarians of the University of Washington, in the amount of $5,000.

This annual award recognizes a librarian whose contributions advance the mission of the Libraries and the University in the areas of teaching, learning, research, and innovative approaches to practice.

Librarians at UW Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma, and the M.G. Gallagher Law Library are eligible.

See more detailed information about the Distinguished Librarian Award.

Nominations

The Selection Committee for the 2008 Distinguished Librarian Award is calling for nominations. To submit a nomination, send:

your contact information (including name, address, phone number, and e-mail address)
nominee's contact information
a short essay (no more than 500 words) describing the nominee's accomplishments and how he or she contributes to the Libraries and to the University.

Send to the chair of the selection committee:

Paula Walker
Office of the Dean of University Libraries
Allen Library, Box 352900
pwalker@u.washington.edu

The deadline for nominations is February 29, 2008.

The award will be announced in May, with a reception held in early June at the Libraries to honor the recipient.

The Committee would like to thank Angela Weaver, Head of the Drama Library, for her expertise in creating the poster (pdf) announcing the Distinguished Librarian Award.