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ALA EQUALITY AWARD Nomination Form

 An annual award consisting of $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation of achievement given to an individual or group for outstanding contribution toward promoting equality in the library profession. The contribution may be either a sustained one or a single outstanding accomplishment. The award may be given for an activist or scholarly contribution in such areas as pay equity, affirmative action, legislative work and non-sexist education.

Donated by Scarecrow Press, Inc., a member of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group.  

Eligibility Any librarian or person who:

  • works in a library
  • is a trustee
  • works in a library-related institution
  • works in an organization
  • works in an association
  • works in a sub-division of any of these

Click here for an application

Please send six (6) copies of this application and essay to:

ALA Awards Program
Governance Office
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611

DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 1

For questions about this application contact the Awards Program Office

For a listing of past winners click here

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