ASSOCIATION OF CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY, RESEARCH AND INSTITUTIONAL LIBRARIES
ACURIL AWARDS 2008. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS. CATEGORIES
Institutions
Information Professionals
Caribbean Information Professional of the Year
The
ACURILEAN STARS are selected by the Awards Committee
Deadline: MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008
Announcements: FRIDAY, May 16, 2008
To be bestowed at the ACURILEAN EVENING OF AWARDS
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008,
at the Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay
The Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries is pleased to announce the ACURIL AWARDS PROGRAM 2008, for Institutions, Information Professionals and The Caribbean Information Professional of the Year 2008.
ACURIL Awards Program Committee 2008
Bea]Bazile
Adele Merritt Bernard
Astrid Britten
Oneida R. Ortiz Pedro Padilla-Rosa
Luisa Vigo-Cepeda, Chair
SECTION A. CATEGORIES FOR INSTITUTIONS recognizes the excellence in the services of information units, members of ACURIL. It is ACURIL’s interest to stimulate and stand out the continued interaction and sharing of experiences of archives, libraries, documentation centers and other information units. ACURIL stimulates all its members to actively participate in this program.
The prestige of the ACURIL Awards Program rests upon its members. ACURIL urges you to take some time to reflect on the accomplishments of institutions in the Caribbean and actively participate in this program. To celebrate the best in 2008, join us nominating an information unit or private enterprise not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008. Announcements will be made by FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008. Be part of the ACURILEAN EVENING OF AWARDS, at the Closing Ceremony, on FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008, at the Rose Hall Resort, in Montego Bay, to celebrate achievements in the field.
Deadline : The document should be submitted as follows: one original, with one copy (in paper), and one(1) copy as electronic document – by e-mail attachment, not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. TO: ACURIL AWARDS 2008, Executive Headquarters, c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, acurilsec@yahoo.com or acuril@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION
The Stephney Ferguson Library Programs for Special Information Needs Award. The ACURIL President’s Award. To recognize and distinguish a school, public or national
library in the Caribbean, which has demonstrated excellence of service providing a program to satisfy special community information needs. This special ACURIL Award was established by Jamaican Past President Stephney Ferguson in 2000, in her interest to stimulate the development of information programs to special clienteles, and the offering of innovative outreach programmes to help build informed communities in the region. ACURIL rejoices in naming this distinction The Stephney Ferguson Library Programs for Special Information Needs Award. Nature of the Award: A plaque and citations.
Creativity in the Development of Reading Programs for Children and/or Young Adults. The University of Puerto Rico Press Award. To recognize and distinguish a school, public, or national library which has developed and outstanding reading program for children and/or young adults. Advocacy, innovation and creativity in the planning, development and use of information and literature resources, geared to strengthen their reading habits, to help develop a taste for reading literature, and to stimulate their development as lifelong learners, will be key elements in the consideration. Nature of the Award: A plaque and citation.
Leadership in the Use of New Information Technologies to Expand and Facilitate Access to Serials Content. EBSCO Information Services Award. To recognize and distinguish a school, academic, public or national library for its innovative, creative and effective achievement in planning and implementing a program or service with serial publications, using information technologies, for the benefit of its clientele. Nature of the Award: A plaque, a special prize and citation.
Innovative and Effective Information Services with the Application of Information Technologies. The Thomson/Gale Group Award. To recognize and distinguish a school, academic, public or national library for its innovative, creative and effective achievement in planning and implementing a program or service, for the benefit of its clientele, using information technologies. Nature of the Award: A plaque, a special prize and citation.
Leadership in the Development of Information and/or Research Skills Program. The Mandarin Automation Award. To recognize and distinguish a school, academic, public or national library for its innovative, creative and effective achievement in the planning and development of an information program or service, for the benefit of its clientele, using information technologies. Nature of the Award: A plaque with an annual subscription and citation.
The Albertina Pérez de Rosa Information Units Alliances and Collaborative Projects in the Caribbean Award. ACURIL, Puerto Rico Chapter Award. To recognize and honor the excellent performance of alliance and collaborative efforts of local or regional information units as communities of practice, or by private enterprises, evidenced through the implementation of successful information projects for the benefit of their clienteles in the Caribbean. Nature of the Award: A plaque and citation.
CRITERIA, GUIDELINES, RULES, AWARD COMMITTEE, ARCHIVAL AND FUTURE USE OF DOCUMENTATION, AND NOMINATION FORM.
1. CRITERIA: Applicants for the award must meet the following criteria:
1.1 Well defined program, in terms of goals and objectives and addresses the particular description of the Award.
1.2 Innovation and creativity elements are observed in strategies used within the program design and implementation to better serve the specific clientele in relation to the particular Award.
1.3 The impact on the particular clientele served is evidenced by the outcome observed.
1.4 The project evidences that it can serve as a model with potential to be adapted by other libraries and information units.
2. GUIDELINES: Participants must elaborate and submit a portfolio with the following parts.
Part A
1. Application Cover Sheet (Must be typed)
2. Title of the Category
3. Name of the Institution (Library or Information Unit)
4. Local Address (City, Country, Zip code)
5. Telephone ; Fax
6. e-mail ; Webpage (if any)
6. Names of two (2) ACURIL members submitting the nomination; local addresses; telephone
numbers ; fax; e-mails
Part B. Abstract
Brief abstract of the program, double space. (not more than two (2) pages).
Part C. Program Description. Please do not exceed 10 total pages, double spaced, typed preferably in word processor, using Microsoft word, at least 12 point type, with the following elements:
1. Briefly describe the Library or Information Unit
2. Goals and Objectives. Describe the goals and objectives for the library's special program
3. Program Design and Implementation
4. Innovative and Creative Strategies Used in the Program
5. Achievements (Describe outcomes and impact; and elements that evidence Effectiveness and Success)
6. Evaluation of the Program. Describe elements of assessment. Include in appendix an evaluation instrument, if available.
7. Describe how the Program can be replicated by other library and information unit
Part D. Appendices (that might contribute to the presentation)
3. RULES
3.1 The application and all supporting documents, one original, with one copy (in paper), and one(1) copy as electronic document – by e-mail attachment, must be received at the ACURIL’s
Executive Secretariat not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS 2007, Executive Secretariat , c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R.00931-1906, or acurilsec@yahoo.com or acuril@gmail.com ; or through fax 787-790-8054
3.2 In years where there are a number of outstanding applications, two entries may be given meritorious mention.
3.3 All Awards will be bestowed at the ACURILEAN EVENING OF AWARDS Ceremony to be held at the Closing event, on the last day of ACURIL’s annual conference.
NOMINATION FORM FOR INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS
Section A, recognizes the excellence in the services of information units. It is ACURIL’s interest to stimulate and stand out the creativity, innovation and sharing of experiences of archives, libraries, documentation centers and other information units, members of ACURIL, through the various Categories identified below.
• The Stephney Ferguson Library Programs for Special Community Information Needs Award. ACURIL President ‘s Award
• Creativity in the Development of Reading Programs for Children and/or Young Adults Award. University of Puerto Rico Press Award
• Leadership in the Use of New Information Technologies to Expand and Facilitate Access to Serials Content Award. EBSCO Information Services Award
• Innovative and Creative Information Services with the Application of Information Technologies. Thompson/Gale Group Award
• Leadership in the Development of the Organization of Information Program Award. Mandarin Automation Award
• The Albertina Pérez de Rosa Information Units Alliances and Collaborative Projects in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico, ACURIL Chapter Award
Submission and Deadline : The document should be submitted as follows:one original, with one copy (in paper), and one(1) copy as electronic document – by e-mail attachment, not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. TO: ACURIL AWARDS PROGRAM 2008, Executive Secretariat, c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, or acurilsec@yahoo ; acuril@gmail.com ; OR through fax 787-790-8054
Category (Please, select one):_______________________________________________
Nominee’s Name:_____________________________ (Must be an ACURIL member).
Local Address;___________________________________________________________
Employed by:____________________________________________________________
Position:________________________________________________________________
Inst.Address:____________________________________________________________
Telephone No.:( )_______________________ _______________
Fax ( )_______________________________________________
e-mail(s):____________________________________________
Self-employed:________________________________________
Telephone: ( )_________________________________________
e-mail(s):____________________________________________
Nominated by 2 ACURIL Members:
First Name:______________________________________________________________
Institution:_______________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):________________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )_____________________________________________________________
Second Name:____________________________________________________________
Institution:_______________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):________________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )_____________________________________________________________
Date of Nomination_________________________________________________________
SECTION B. CATEGORIES FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALSInformation Literacy ; Research and PublicationsDeadline: MONDAY, MAY 13, 2008
Announcements: FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
To be bestowed on FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008, at the Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay
ACURIL announces the ACURIL AWARDS PROGRAM 2008 in order to recognize and honor the individual commitment, excellence in performance, and outstanding achievement of information professionals (librarians, archivists, documentalists, etc.) in the Caribbean, members of ACURIL, through various Categories.
It is ACURIL’s interest to stimulate and stand out the highest performance of information professionals in the Caribbean, members of the organization. The prestige of the ACURIL Awards Program rests upon its members. ACURIL urges you to take some time to reflect on the accomplishments of your colleagues and actively participate in this program. To celebrate the best in 2007, join us nominating a colleague not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, and be part of the ACURILEAN Evening of Awards, Banquet and Dance, on Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay.
DEADLINE : The application and all supporting documents, one original, with one copy (in paper), and one(1) copy as electronic document – by e-mail attachment, must be received at the ACURIL’s Executive Secretariat not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS 2008, Executive Secretariat c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, or acurilsec@yahoo.com; acuril@prmail.net OR BY FAX 787-790-8054
DESCRIPTION
The ACURIL Award for Excellence in Information Literacy. The Sociedad de Bibliotecarios de Puerto Rico Award. To recognize and honor innovative approaches of programs and services or outstanding publication related to information literacy by a colleague in a library, archive, document center environment, in the last two years, evidenced by the significant learning perceived by and satisfaction derived from its clienteles. Nature of Award: To receive a plaque and citation
The ACURIL Award of Excellence in Research and Publications. ACURIL’s Research in the Information Field in the Caribbean Special Interest Group Award. To recognize and honor the research work conducted by information professionals in the field of libraries, archives, information/documentation centers, museums in the Caribbean. Nature of Award: To receive a plaque and citation.
CRITERIA, GUIDELINES, RULES for Information Literacy; and Research and Publications.
1. CRITERIA.
Applicants for the particular selected award must meet the following criteria:
1.1 Only information specialists belonging to ACURIL member institutions or ACURIL personal members qualify.
1.2 If no application meets the selection criteria appropriately, the Awards Committee is not obligated to present an award.
1.3 Nominee must currently be working as an information professional in any type of information unit or self employed doing information work.
2. GUIDELINES
2.1 Nominations must be submitted by two (2) full-fledged ACURIL members, in writing (by air mail: Federal Express/UPS/DHL or e-mail) not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, TO: ACURIL AWARDS 2008, Executive Secretariat c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, or acurilsec@yahoo.com ; acuril@gmail.com OR FAX 787-790-8054
2.2 Documentation must contain the following elements identified in Sections A and B.
Section A
Application Cover Sheet (Must be typed, using word processor, with Microsoft word; Font: Times New Roman; Point:12 )
-Name of the Category
-Name of the Nominee
-Local Address (City, Country, Zip code)
-Telephone ; Fax
-e-mail ; Webpage, if any.
-Names of Two (2) ACURIL Members submitting the nomination
-Institutions/Local Addresses of both (City, Country, Zip code)
-Telephones ; Faxes ; e-mails
Section B. Description. Please do not exceed 10 total pages, double space, typed in at least 12 point type, Microsoft word, with the following elements:
1. A brief description of the candidate’s significant professional achievements and an assessment of the candidate’s potential leadership and continuing excellence.
Include specific comments on the following:
1.1 Accomplishments in Information Work (libraries, information and documentation centers, archives, museums, etc.).
1.2 Impact of Work. Identify and describe the effect of the nominee’s work on her/his institution and the extent of its influence beyond.
1.3 Service to the Profession. Describe the nominee’s service to the profession and professional associations and evidence of his or her professional leadership role.
1.4 Visibility and Recognition of Work. Identify and describe the extent to which colleagues, administration and information clientele recognize the nominee’s achievements.
1.5 Major Current Undertakings. Describe work and other activities in which the nominee is currently engaged which indicate continued career growth and significant contribution.
Section 3. Appendices. Include:
1. A current curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages)
2. Any further information which may assist the Jury in the evaluation of the nomination and the selection of the recipient.
NOMINATION FORM for EXCELLENCE OF INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS IN Information Literacy; Research and Publications 2008
ACURIL announces in its AWARDS PROGRAM 2008, for Excellence of Information Professionals in Information Literacy, and Research and Publications 2008, in order to recognize and honor the individual commitment, excellence in performance, and outstanding achievement of an information professional (librarian, archivist, documentalist, etc.), member of ACURIL. Please, submit one colleague or groups of colleagues.
Deadline : Submit one original and two copies (two paper copies and one(1) electronic document – by e-mail attachment, not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS 2008, Executive Secretariat, c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, acurilsec@yahoo.com or acuril@prmail.net
Nominee’s Name:_________________________________________________________
Address;________________________________________________________________
Employed by:____________________________________________________________
Position:________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Telephone No.:( )_______________________
Fax ( )___________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________
Self-employed:__________________________________________________________
Telephone(s): ( )_____________________________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________
Nominated by 2 ACURIL Members:
First Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):_____________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )_________________________________________________________
Second Name:_________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):_____________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )_______________________________________________________
Signatures:
First name:___________________________________________________________
Second name:_________________________________________________________
Date of Nomination:____________________________________________________
SECTION C. CATEGORY: THE CARIBBEAN INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 2008
Deadline: MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008
Announcement: FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
To be bestowed on FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008, at the Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay
ACURIL announces the Information Professional in the Caribbean Award 2008 in order to recognize and honor the individual commitment, excellence in performance, and outstanding professional achievement of an information specialist (librarian, archivists, documentalists, etc.) in the Caribbean, members of ACURIL (in any of the linguistic areas : English, French or Dutch and Spanish). It is ACURIL’s interest to stimulate and stand out the highest performance of information professionals in the Caribbean, members of the organization.
The prestige of the ACURIL Awards Program rests upon its members. ACURIL urges you to take some time to reflect on the accomplishments of your colleagues and actively participate in this program. To celebrate the best in 2008, join us nominating a colleague not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, and be part of the ACURILEAN Evening of Awards, Banquet and Dance, Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay.
DEADLINE : The application and all supporting documents, one original, with one copy (in paper), and one(1) copy as electronic document – by e-mail attachment, must be received at the ACURIL’s Executive Secretariat not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS 2008, Executive Secretariat , c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, or acurilsec@yahoo.com ; acuril@gmail.com OR FAX 787-790-8054
DESCRIPTION, NATURE, CRITERIA, GUIDELINES AND RULES for The Caribbean Information Professional of the Year
1. DESCRIPTION. To recognize an individual, member of ACURIL, who has made an outstanding national or regional contribution in an area of the information field, as demonstrated by excellence in performance, leadership, research, publication or a combination of these elements, and the distinguished ability to share that knowledge.
2. NATURE OF THE AWARD. THE ACURILEANA, Medal of Excellence, and a citation.
3. CRITERIA. Nominations from the three linguistic areas of ACURIL (English, French/Dutch and Spanish) will be accepted. Applicants for the award must meet the following criteria:
3.1 Only information specialists belonging to ACURIL member institutions or ACURIL personal members qualify.
3.2 Current Executive Council members are ineligible for nomination.
3.3 Nominees must currently be working as an information professional in any type of information unit or self employed doing information work.
3.4 If no application meets the selection criteria appropriately, the Jury is not obligated to present an award.
4. GUIDELINES. Nominations must be in writing and contain the following elements identified in following sections.
Section A
Application Cover Sheet (Must be typed)
-Name of the Category
-Name of the Nominee
-Local Address (City, Country, Zip code)
-Telephone ; Fax
-e-mail ; Webpage, if any.
-Names of two (2) ACURIL members submitting the Nomination-Local Address (City, Country, Zip code);Telephone ; Fax ; e-mails
Section B. Description. Should not exceed 10 total pages, double spaced, typed in at least 12 point type, using Microsoft word; font: Times New Roman; with the following elements:
1. A brief description of the candidate’s significant professional achievements and an assessment of the candidate’s potential leadership and continuing excellence.
Include specific comments on the following:
1.1 Accomplishments in Information Work (libraries, archives, museums, information and documentation centers, etc.).
1.2 Impact of Work. Identify and describe the effect of the nominee’s work on her/his institution and the extent of its influence beyond.
1.3 Service to the Profession. Describe the nominee’s service to the profession and professional associations and evidence of his or her professional leadership role.
1.4 Visibility and Recognition of Work. Identify and describe the extent to which colleagues, administration and information clientele recognize the nominee’s achievements.
1.5 Major Current Undertakings. Describe work and other activities in which the nominee is currently engaged which indicate continued career growth and significant contribution.
2. In an Appendix, include:
2.1 A current curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages)
2.2 Any further information which may assist the Jury in the evaluation of the nomination and the selection of the recipient.
5.RULES
5.1 The application and all supporting documents, one original, with one copy (in paper), and one(1) copy as electronic document – by e-mail attachment, must be received at the ACURIL’s Executive Secretariat not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS 2008, Executive Secretariat , c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, or acurilsec@yahoo.com ; acuril@gmail.com OR FAX 787-790-8054
5.2 All Awards will be bestowed at the ACURILEAN Evening of Awards, Banquet and Dance, to be held on Friday, June 6, 2008.
NOMINATION FORM for THE CARIBBEAN INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR 2008
ACURIL announces in its AWARDS PROGRAM 2008, The Caribbean Information Professional of the Year 2008 in order to recognize and honor the individual commitment, excellence in performance, and outstanding achievement of an information professional (librarian, archivist, documentalist, etc.), member of ACURIL. Please, submit one colleague.
Deadline : Submit one original and two copies (two paper copies and one(1) electronic document – by e-mail attachment, not later than MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS 2008, Executive Secretariat, c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, acurilsec@yahoo.com or acuril@gmail.com OR FAX 787-790-8054.
Nominee’s Name:_________________________________________________________
Address;________________________________________________________________
Employed by:____________________________________________________________
Position:________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Telephone No.:( )_______________________
Fax ( )_________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________
Self-employed:__________________________________________________________
Telephone(s): ( )_____________________________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________
Nominated by 2 ACURIL Members:
First Name:_____________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )__________________________________________________________
Second Name:__________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )________________________________________________________
Signatures:
First name:____________________________________________________________
Second name:__________________________________________________________
Date of Nomination:_____________________________________________________
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