Clarence Day Award (HISTORICAL)

About the Clarence Day Award
Established in 1959 to be presented to a librarian for outstanding work in encouraging the love of books and reading.
Donor: American Textbook Publishers Institute
Award and Frequency
$1,000 and a contemporary print
This award is not currently being given out.
Application Instructions
Deadline for nomintations: April 1
Contact Information
Cheryl Malden
(Staff Liaison,
July 1, 2005, to
June 30, 2030)
- 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
The committee recognizes distinctive productions such as a book, essay, or series of lectures or programs, which promoted a love of books and reading and caused some focus of attention within three claendar years preceding the presentation.