Nominations for CLA/3M Canada Award for Achievement in Technical Services Jane Binksma 07 Feb 2006 20:56 UTC
Hello all, Nominations for this Canadian award are due in by February 28th. Purpose To recognize achievement in technical services in order to: * encourage innovation and excellence; * share new ideas or innovative approaches to technical services problems with other libraries so that they can incorporate them or build on them, as appropriate; * foster high morale in technical services units; and * raise the profile of technical services within individual libraries and across the Canadian library community. Eligibility Any technical services unit whose library has an institutional membership in CLA. Guidelines The unit which applies should have demonstrated achievement during the past year in: * planning and implementing an ongoing program, services or special project; * developing or utilizing new or improved methods, techniques, or routines; * and identifying or implementing an innovative approach to solving a problem or meeting a need in any aspect of technical services, including: management, automation, security of the collection, acquisitions, serials control, cataloguing, processing of library materials, or the innovative design/layout of the Technical Services area. Applications Applications should consist of a maximum of two pages. In the case of a program, service, or special project, the document should include: * the name of the program/service/special project; * a statement of its purpose; * a description of the service/program/project; * information on how it was implemented, including the personnel, cost, timelines involved, the results achieved, and contribution to the library and library service. In the case of developing or utilizing new or improved methods, techniques, or routines, or implementing an innovative solution to a problem, the document should include: * the nature of the problem or the desired goal; * a description of the methods, techniques, routines, or solution; * information on how it was implemented, including the personnel, cost, and timelines involved; and * the results achieved and contribution to the library and library service. In addition, pictures, web sites, or other appropriate documentation would be helpful. All applications must be signed by the applicant, the head of technical services, or equivalent, and the chief executive officer/chief librarian. Announcement of the award shall be made at the annual general meeting of the Technical Services Interest Group at the CLA Annual Conference, and in Feliciter. The winning library will receive a cheque for $1000 and a certificate or plaque. Share your achievements. Submit your applications, by February 28, annually to: Jane Binksma Acquisitions Librarian Collections Team Ryerson University Library 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 416-979-5000 ex. 4855 Thanks very much for you attention to this matter. Jane Jane Binksma Acquisitions Librarian Collections Team Ryerson University Library 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 416-979-5000 ex. 4855