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Greetings— The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) of the American Library Association (ALA) seeks nominations for the Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award. Established in 1985, the Margaret E. Monroe Award is a citation presented to a librarian who has made significant contributions to library adult services. The individual may be a 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. 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. Past recipients have included: Nancy Pearl, Barry Trott, Allan M. Kleiman, Cynthia Orr, Duncan Smith and Connie Van Fleet. This year’s award jury includes: Allan M. Kleiman (Chair), Loriene Roy and Shelley Quezada. To nominate a librarian, download and complete the nomination form at: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/awards/monroe/monroe2011.pdf, and follow the submission instructions therein. Deadline for submission of application and materials is December 15th. Questions should be directed to Allan M. Kleiman, Committee Chair at: [log in to unmask] Thanks, --Allan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Allan M. Kleiman, MLS *Library Consultant(s)-on-Call* Offering Over 40 years of Library Experience 732-738-5183 (Office) E-mail: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] libraryolderadults.blogspot.com Facebook: amkleiman ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Past Chair and Member, ALA RUSA RSS Library Service to an Aging Population Committee Member, ALA OLOS Library Service to Older Adults Task Force Past President, NJLA Special Populations Section Past Chair and Member, INFOLINK Diversity Committee ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *"I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore"*