IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award

This award recognizes an individual academic or research librarian who has built a record of contributions that have advanced the pursuit of teaching and learning. The award honors Miriam Dudley, whose pioneering efforts led to the formation of the ACRL Instruction Section (formerly ACRL Bibliographic Instruction Section).

Award

A certificate for the award recipient. This award is administered by the Instruction Section of ACRL and juried by the ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Award Committee.

Criteria

Nominees should have achieved a substantial record of accomplishment in one or more of the following areas:

  • Exhibits exemplary, consistent contribution to an instruction program in an academic or research library environment that has demonstrable impact on other programs, professionals, or institutions.
  • Production of a body of work that has a demonstrable impact on the concepts and methods of teaching and learning in the library profession. This might include research, publication, workshops, learning objects, or other documented work.
  • Record of active participation in organizations, at the regional or national level, devoted to the promotion and enhancement of teaching and learning in a library environment.
  • Demonstrates effective mentorship and/or contributes to the professional development of other library professionals in the pursuit and support of teaching and learning in the library environment.

Submissions

Submissions are currently being accepted through December 5, 2025.

Electronic submissions through the online nomination form are required. Nominations must include a letter of support detailing the nominee’s qualifications for the award. Additional letters of support are encouraged, up to three will be considered. Note: Nominees will be judged on an individual basis. This award cannot be given to a pair or group of individuals.

Information & Assistance

Questions should be directed to ACRL staff, acrlawards@ala.org

Previous Recipients

  • 2021 – Nicole Pagowsky - Award Announcement
  • 2020 – Veronica Arellano Douglas - Award Announcement
  • 2019 – Megan Oakleaf - Award Announcement
  • 2018 – Sharon Mader
  • 2017 – Mary MacDonald
  • 2016 – Wendy Holliday
  • 2015 – Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe
  • 2014 – Esther Stampfer Grassian
  • 2013 – Ellysa Stern Cahoy
  • 2012 – Barbara J. Mann
  • 2011 – No recipient
  • 2010 – Beth S. Woodard
  • 2009 – Trudi E. Jacobson
  • 2008 – Craig Gibson
  • 2007 – Debra L. Gilchrist
  • 2006 – Mary Jane Petrowski
  • 2005 – Ilene F. Rockman
  • 2004 – William Miller
  • 2003 – Loanne Snavely
  • 2002 – Randy Hensley
  • 2001 – Patricia Iannuzzi
  • 2000 – Carol Collier Kuhlthau
  • 1999 – Mary Reichel
  • 1998 – Lori Arp
  • 1997 – Patricia Senn Breivik
  • 1996 – Barbara A. MacAdam
  • 1995 – Lizabeth (Betsy) Wilson
  • 1994 – Cerise Oberman
  • 1993 – Hannelore Rader
  • 1992 – Betsy Baker
  • 1991 – Carla Stoffle
  • 1990 – Joan Ormondroyd
  • 1989 – Maureen Pastine
  • 1988 – Sharon Hogan
  • 1987 – Evan Ira Farber
  • 1986 – Virginia Tiefel
  • 1985 – Carolyn Kirkendall
  • 1984 – Thomas Kirk