Joseph W. Lippincott Award
About the Joseph W. Lippincott Award
An annual award consisting of $1,500 and a 24k gold-framed citation presented annually to a librarian for distinguished service to the profession of librarianship, such service to include outstanding participation in the activities of the professional library association, notable published professional writing, or other significant activity on behalf of the profession and its aims.
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Award and Frequency
An annual award consisting of $1,500 and a 24k gold-framed citation.
This award is given out on an annual basis.
Application Instructions
Please complete the online application, including any supporting documentation as attachments.
Contact Information
Cheryl Malden
(Staff Liaison,
July 1, 2015, to
June 30, 2025)
- cmalden@ala.org
Work Phone: (312) 280-3247
Fax: 312 944-3897
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
Work Phone: (312) 280-3247
Fax: 312 944-3897
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
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Selection Criteria
- distinguished service and contributions to libraries and librarians
- outstanding, on-going participation in the activities of professional library associations
- notable published professional writing or other significant activity on behalf of the profession
