Do you know someone who has significantly influenced reference librarianship?
Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award, sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning
An annual cash award of $5,000 and a citation will be presented to an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to reference librarianship. This contribution may include, but is not limited to, programming in a particular library or authorship of a significant book or articles in the reference field. The award is presented by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). To nominate an individual, write a letter of nomination explaining why the individual is deserving of this recognition, citing specific achievements. Each nomination packet must include three to five letters of recommendation, a copy of the nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae, and any other appropriate supporting documentation.
Please send nominations by 15 December 2008 to:
Teresa Portilla Omidsalar, Chair
Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award Committee
J. F. K. Memorial Library
CSU Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
On behalf of the committee,
Mark O’English
University Archivist
12E Terrell Library, Washington State University Pullman, WA 99164-5610
