The Distinguished Librarian Award is presented annually by the University of Washington Libraries to a librarian whose contributions advance the mission of the Libraries and the University.
The award includes a certificate accompanied by $5,000.
University of Washington Librarians (UW Seattle, Bothell/Cascadia, Tacoma, Law Librarians), either full-time or part-time, with permanent, provisional, continuing status or non-continuing status are eligible. Librarians with temporary appointments are not eligible. Members of the selection committee are not eligible during their term of service. A Librarian may receive the award only once.
Anyone may submit a one-two page letter (no more than 500 words) nominating a Librarian. Nomination letters should explain the nominee's accomplishments and how s/he contributes to the Libraries and to the University.
The nomination packet will be composed of:
The committee makes decisions based solely on the content of the nomination packet, and does not review additional materials or websites. Each nominee will receive a copy of his or her nomination packet.
The award recognizes excellence in librarianship, especially as it benefits the academic community through innovative approaches to practice, research, teaching and learning. Additional factors include creativity, leadership, service, scholarship, and demonstration of the University of Washington values of integrity, diversity, excellence, collaboration, innovation and respect.
The selection committee, comprised of five members, will be appointed by the Dean of University Libraries in consultation with the Association of the Librarians of the University of Washington. The committee will consist of three librarians, one faculty member designated by the Faculty Council on University Libraries, and one faculty member from the Information School. The Dean will designate one member of the committee to serve as its chair.
The selection committee will issue the call for nominations, review the nomination packets, and make recommendations to the Dean of University Libraries who makes the final selection.
