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Nominations are being accepted for the 2011 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Cataloging & Classification Section (ALCTS CCS) Margaret Mann Citation. This award is presented to a cataloger or classifier for outstanding professional achievement in the areas of cataloging or classification through publication, participation in professional cataloging associations or valuable contributions to practice in individual libraries. The Cataloging and Classification Section administers the award, a citation and $2,000 to the library school of the winner's choice, which is donated by OCLC, Inc. The Mann Citation committee bases its selection on nominations made by members of the profession or friends of the profession. Anyone with a worthy candidate is urged to nominate that person. Achievements to be considered include: notable publications; outstanding contribution to the activities of professional cataloging associations; outstanding contributions to the technical improvement of cataloging and classification and/or the introduction of a new technique of recognized importance; and outstanding contribution in the area of teaching cataloging and classification.

Send nominations to:

Bruce Trumble
Chair, Mann Citation Jury
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The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is December 1.

For more information on the Citation, including names of past recipients and the submission procedure, please consult the Margaret Mann Citation site at:

http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=awards&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=74190


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Bruce Trumble
Head, Metadata & Cataloging Unit
Harvard College Library Technical Services
625 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA  02139
Voice: 617-384-7158
Fax: 617-384-7170
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