Do You Know Someone Who Has Influenced Reference Significantly?

5,000 Award & Citation: Do You Know Someone Who Has Influenced Reference Significantly?

Isadore Gilbert Mudge R. R. Bowker Award
An annual cash award of $5,000 and a citation to an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to reference librarianship may include programming in a particular library, authorship of a significant book or articles in the reference field. The award is presented by the Reference and User Services Association ( RUSA). To nominate an individual, write a letter of nomination explaining why the individual is deserving of this recognition and citing specific achievements. Each nomination packet must include three to five letters of recommendation, a copy of the nominee's resume or curriculum vitae, and any other appropriate documentation. Please send nomination to:

Donald J. Kenney, Chair
Isadore Gilbert Mudge, R.R. Bowker Award Committee
University Libraries
Virginia Tech
P. O. 90001
Blacksburg, VA 24061-9001