Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris Preservation Award

ALCTS announces the Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris Preservation Award

The Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris Preservation Award is established
by the Preservation and Reformatting Section of the Association for
Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) to honor the memory
of Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris, early leaders in library
preservation, teachers, and mentors for many in the field of
preservation.

The award consists of  $1,500 and a citation, sponsored by
Preservation Technologies, L. P., and will be given to recognize the
contribution of a professional preservation specialist who has been
active in the field of preservation and/or conservation for library
and /or archival materials.  Criteria for selection of the winner
will be determined by the person's accomplishments, as they relate
to preservation leadership in such activities as:  Leadership in
professional associations at local, state, regional or national
level; contributions to the development, application or utilization
of new or improved methods, techniques and routines; significant
contribution to professional literature; evidence of studies or
research in preservation; and/or training and mentoring in the field
of preservation.

The nomination deadline is December 1.  Nominations shall include:
Name of nominee; a formal statement of nomination, with a brief
rationale for the nomination; and a resume or narrative career
outline upon which the award jury can base its determinations. If
letters of support are included, please send them along with all of
the supporting documentation.

For additional information or to submit a nomination, contact:
Barbara Berger Eden, Cornell University, B32 Olin Library, Ithaca,
NY  14853.  Phone:  607-255-5291; Fax: 607-254-7493; E-mail:
beb1 [at] cornell__edu.

ALCTS is a division of the American Library Association.


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