STARS Publication Recognition Award
The annual RUSA STARS Publication Recognition Award is an annual award consisting of a citation presented to librarians or library staff to highlight and encourage excellence in publication in STARS (Sharing and Transforming Access to Resources Section) areas, including interlibrary loan, document delivery, remote circulation, access services, cooperative reference, cooperative collection-development, remote storage and other shared library services.
Criteria
- Work shows evidence of rigorous and thoughtful inquiry into the topic
- Practical value
- Theoretical value
- Contribution to scholarship
- Relevance of coverage, timeliness, and benefit to the profession
- Quality of writing
- Presentation of style
- Methodology for carrying out proposed work
- Adequate data and documentation to support statements.
- Publications must have been published within the last two previous calendar years to be considered for the upcoming award year
Nominations
To nominate a librarian, complete the STARS Publication Recognition Award nomination form. Self-nominations are permitted. Nominations will be accepted through February 20, 2026.
Questions should be directed to the committee chair.
Submission Guidelines
Submit the following materials with the nomination form:
- A copy of the nominated material or excerpts of the nominated materials as requested by
the Committee – to be supplied in PDF format - Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume for the nominee(s)
- Statement explaining the:
- Practical and theoretical value of the publication
- Relevance to the profession and timeliness of coverage
- Methodology used, if relevant
Award Recipients
2024: Brynne Norton, Head, Resource Sharing & Reserves, University of Maryland Libraries
2023: Mia Partlow, Robin C. Davis, Dawn Pearce, and Silvia Sheffield of North Carolina State University
2021: Sylvie Larsen and Kaitlin Kehnemuyi
2020: Hilary Thompson, Director, User Services & Resource Sharing at University of Maryland Libraries, Austin Smith, Lisa Gardinier at University of Iowa Libraries, and Manuel Ostos at Penn State University Libraries.
