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The Distinguished Librarian Award is presented annually by the University of Washington Libraries to a librarian whose contributions advance the mission of the Libraries and the University.
The award includes a certificate accompanied by $5,000.
University of Washington Librarians (UW Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma, Law Librarians), either full-time or part-time, with permanent, provisional, continuing status or non-continuing status are eligible. Librarians with temporary appointments are not eligible. A Librarian may receive the award only once.
Anyone may submit a one-page letter (no more than 500 words) nominating a Librarian. Self-nominations are welcome. Nomination letters should explain the nominee’s accomplishments and how s/he contributes to the Libraries and to the University.
The award recognizes excellence in librarianship, especially as it benefits the academic community through teaching, research, learning, and innovative approaches to practice. Additional factors include creativity, innovation, leadership, enthusiasm, service, and scholarship.
The selection committee, comprised of five members, will be appointed by the Dean of University Libraries in consultation with the Association of the Librarians of the University of Washington. The committee will consist of three librarians, one faculty member, and one student member. The Dean will designate one member of the committee to serve as its chair.
The selection committee will issue the call for nominations, review the letters of nomination and seek additional information as needed, including curriculum vitae, letters of support from colleagues, and evidence of the nominee’s contributions. Once a decision has been reached, the committee will forward its recommendation to the Dean of University Libraries.