LAMA seeks nominations for division awards

Contact: Fred Reuland


Marketing Specialist


LAMA/ALA


312-280-5032


freuland@ala.org

For Immediate Release


October 9, 2007

LAMA seeks nominations for division awards

CHICAGO - The Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), seeks nominations for the 2008 Recognition of Group Achievement Award, Leadership Award and President’s Award. The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is December 2, 2007.

The LAMA Recognition of Group Achievement Award recognizes groups or committees that provide outstanding service in support of LAMA and its sections and committees; the LAMA Leadership Award is given to honor an individual LAMA member for outstanding contributions in support of LAMA and its sections and committees; and the LAMA President’s Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the goals of LAMA by outside organizations or by individuals who are not LAMA members.

All awards consist of a citation to be presented at the LAMA President’s Program during the 2008 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. For nomination forms and guidelines, visit
www.ala.org/lama, and click on navigation item “Awards.” Submit nominations by mail to Kerry Ward, executive director, LAMA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611, or by e-mail to
kward@ala.org

The mission of the Library Administration and Management Association (
www.ala.org/lama) is to encourage and nurture current and future library leaders, and to develop and promote outstanding leadership and management practices. LAMA is a division of the American Library Association.