Best of LRTS Award
About the Edward Swanson Memorial Best of LRTS Award
The Best of LRTS Award is given to the author(s) of the best paper published each year in the official journal of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, Library Resources & Technical Services.
Administered by:
Award and Frequency
$250 and a citation
This award is given out on an annual basis.
Eligibility
Each of the papers published in the volume year is eligible for consideration with the exception of official reports and documents, obituaries, letters to the editor, and biographies of award winners.
Application Instructions
Applications are not accepted for this award.
Contact Information
Margaret Mering
(Chair,
July 1, 2012, to
July 22, 2013)
Morag E. Boyd
(Member,
July 1, 2012, to
July 22, 2013)
Susanne K. Clement
(Member,
July 1, 2012, to
July 22, 2013)
Steve Kelley
(Member,
July 1, 2012, to
July 22, 2013)
Charles Wilt
(Staff Liaison,
June 1, 2005, to
June 30, 2015)
- cwilt@ala.org
Work Phone: (312) 280-5030
Fax: (312) 280-5033
American Library Association
50 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611-2788
Work Phone: (312) 280-5030
Fax: (312) 280-5033
American Library Association
50 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611-2788
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Selection Criteria
Each paper shall be judged on the following points:
Content with a significant contribution about one or more issues addressed by ALCTS and its sections.
Statements in the paper are adequately supported by accurate data and/or documentation.
Clear and readable writing style.
Notification
Recipient notified by jury chair just prior to the ALA Midwinter Meeting
