Equality Award
About the Equality Award
An annual award consisting of $1000 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.
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Award and Frequency
An annual award of $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation of achievement.
This award is given out on an annual basis.
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
Application Instructions
Please complete the online application, submitting all supporting documentation as attachments.
Contact Information
Sheryl Reyes
(Staff Liaison,
March 1, 2024, to
March 1, 2099)
- sreyes@ala.org
Work Phone: 312-280-4230
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
Work Phone: 312-280-4230
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
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Selection Criteria
What impact do you believe this work has had on individuals?
What impact do you believe this work has had on the library and information science profession?
What impact do you believe this work has had outside the profession?
