We
are seeking nominees for the LJ
Teaching Award, sponsored by ProQuest, which recognizes excellence in educating
the next generation of librarians. This annual award, now in its fifth year,
honors the winning LIS teacher with an article in LJ in the November 15 issue, a $5000
prize, and a reception at the 2012 ALA Midwinter Meeting in
NOMINEES WILL BE JUDGED ON THE
FOLLOWING CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY
Anyone who has taught a course at an ALA-accredited master’s program since
September 3, 2010, as full-time faculty or as an adjunct, is eligible.
Who can nominate
Current students or recent graduates and faculty members are encouraged to
nominate candidates. Students must have taken a class from the nominee within
the past two years.
What to submit
Candidates will be evaluated primarily on the basis of the nominating
letter (no more than two pages in length or email equivalent), but nominators
are welcome to submit also letters of support and supplementary material
(examples of coursework, etc.) for the judges to consider.
NOMINATION POSTMARK DATE SEPTEMBER 26,
2011
Please send nominations to:
The LJ Teaching Award
Library Journal
or via email to [log in to unmask]