Public Libraries Feature Article Contest
About the Public Libraries Feature Article Contest
To recognize articles written by those employed by a public library and published in Public Libraries.
Criteria for eligibility are:
- Author(s) must be a public library employee(s) at the time the manuscript is submitted.
- Articles must have been submitted or published in 2011.
- Articles must be feature length. Verso and Perspectives contributions will not be considered.
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Award and Frequency
The winner of this annual award will receive $500; second place receives $300.
This award is given out on an annual basis.
Eligibility
- Author(s) must be a public library employee(s) at the time the manuscript is submitted.
- Articles must have been submitted or published in the award year.
- Articles must be feature length. Verso and Perspectives contributions will not be considered.
Application Instructions
Send manuscripts as an email attachment (Word document) to Kathleen Hughes, khughes@ala.org or send three paper copies of your manuscript and a disk copy to Kathleen Hughes, Public Libraries, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
Contact Information
Kathleen M. Hughes
(Staff Liaison,
July 1, 2018, to
June 30, 2024)
- khughes@ala.org
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
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