Genealogical Publishing Company Award

Established in 1992 and sponsored by Genealogical Publishing Company** http://www.genealogical.com/**, this award presents a citation and $1,500 cash to a librarian, library or publisher and recognizes professional achievement in historical reference and research librarianship. The recipient must be a RUSA member and shall be selected for exceptional accomplishment in one or more of the following areas: bibliography, book reviewing, indexing, professional association leadership and/or programs and training.

Nominations

Nominations should be submitted to the award committee chair**Hyperlink to committee roster**. Nomination materials should include the following: complete contact information for both the nominee and the nominator; the nominee’s current title and employer name; previous work experience (titles and employers); an outline of service to ALA, RUSA and the History Section; service to allied organizations; awards received; publication credits; and any other information relevant to the nominee’s qualifications for this award. Nominated individuals who do not receive the award will automatically be reconsidered for the following year’s nomination process.

Questions about the award or the nomination process should be directed to the committee chair via phone or e-mail**Hyperlink to committee roster**. The deadline for nominations is December 15.

Recipients