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ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation Applications are Now Open
CHICAGO—Please consider nominating a colleague or self-nominating for the ALA Core Margaret Mann Citation, a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding professional achievement in cataloging or classification, either through publication of significant professional literature, participation in professional cataloging associations, or valuable contributions to practice in individual libraries.
The winner receives a citation and OCLC donates a $2,000 scholarship to the U.S. or Canadian library school of the winner’s choice.
Applications for the 2025 Margaret Mann Citation are due February 27, 2026. Further information about nomination criteria, the submission portal, and a list of previous winners can be found on the Margaret Mann Citation webpage.
For questions about the award or the nomination process, e-mail John DeSantis, Chair of the Margaret Mann Citation Committee, at janusz@dartmouth.edu.
Core thanks OCLC for sponsoring the Margaret Mann Citation
Contact:
Julie Reese
Executive Director
American Library Association
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures
jreese@ala.org
