Jury Member Responsibilities
- Read the Schneider Family Book Award Manual to understand the specific aims and criteria of this award before reading books under consideration.
- Search for books to bring to the Jury’s attention by reading professional journals and publishers’ catalogs, and by networking with colleagues individually or through listservs.
- Read and evaluate all books mailed to Jury members.
- Obtain reviews on books under consideration for additional points of view.
- Participate in scheduled Jury meetings.
- Attend ALA Midwinter convention to vote for award winners. Maintain confidentiality until the press conference.
- Attend the press conference at ALA Midwinter announcing Youth Media Awards.
- Attend Dr. Schneider’s luncheon honoring the current winners at ALA Annual.
- Attend ALA Award Ceremony, if possible.
