Call for nominations--Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris Preservation Award

Nominations are being sought for the 2016 Paul Banks and Carolyn
Harris Preservation Award.  The award recognizes the contributions
of a professional preservation specialist who has been active in the
field of preservation and/or conservation of library and/or archival
materials.

Deadline for nominations and supporting material is December 1,
2015.

The award was established to honor the memory of Paul Banks and
Carolyn Harris, early leaders in library preservation.  The award,
$1,500 and a citation, is sponsored by Preservation Technologies,
L.P. Winners will be chosen based on: leadership in professional
associations at local, state, regional or national levels;
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 training and mentoring in the field of
preservation.

Nominations should include a formal statement of nomination that
provides a strong rationale for the nomination by addressing how the
nominee meets the criteria for the award, letters of support for the
nomination, and a complete resume for the nominee.

Send nominations to

    Katie Risseeuw
    Chair, Banks/Harris Jury
    k-risseeuw<-at->northwestern<.>edu

by December 21, 2015.

For more information and past recipients visit the Banks/Harris page

    <URL:http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/profrecognition/banksharris>

Banks/Harris Awards Committee

    Katie Risseeuw
    Northwestern University, Chair

    Karen E. Kiorpes
    SUNY Albany

    Becky Ryder
    Keeneland

    Peter D. Verheyen
    Bookbinder, Conservator

Katie Risseeuw
Preservation Librarian
Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-8654
Fax: 847-491-8306


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