ALA-APA seeks SirsiDynix-ALA-APA Award nominees

Contact: Jenifer Grady


ALA-ALA


312-280-2424

For Immediate Release


October 24, 2005

ALA-APA seeks SirsiDynix-ALA-APA Award nominees

CHICAGO - The American Library Association-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) is seeking nominations for the second annual SirsiDynix-ALA-APA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Promoting Salaries and Status for Library Workers. The application deadline is December 1, 2005.

The $5,000 award is given to an individual, group of individuals, or an institution that has made an outstanding contribution to improving the salary and status of library workers in a local, regional, or national setting. The major requirement is that the nominee's achievement(s) has been notable. The recipient will be recognized at the ALA-APA Networking Breakfast at the ALA Annual Conference

To apply online, visit
http://www.ala-apa.org/salaries/sirsidynixaward.html. Self-nominations are accepted. The jury will consider only the first three letters of support. All nominations should be submitted electronically. Supplemental materials may be faxed to 312-944-6131, Attn: SirsiDynix Award, or mailed to: SirsiDynix Award, ALA-APA, 50 East Huron, Chicago, IL 60611.

Peter McDonald, Syracuse University (NY), is jury chair.

The ALA-APA Dynix Award Jury and employees of the SirsiDynix Corporation are not eligible for this award. The SirsiDynix Corporation is a leading provider of information technology to libraries and consortia worldwide.

For more information, contact
jgrady@ala.org.