Please excuse duplicate messages. http://www.cla.ca/awards/resource.htm The CLA/OCLC Canada Award for Resource Sharing Achievement The CLA/OCLC Canada Award for Resource Sharing Achievement is an annual award consisting of $1,000 and a plaque recognizing and honoring an individual, an organization or a project team for outstanding professional achievement, leadership and contributions to library resource sharing in Canada. The achievement may be reflected in the form of publication of significant professional literature; initiatives and active roles in promoting and participating in library resource sharing activities; and/or innovative approaches or programs to technically or financially facilitate the practice of resource sharing at the institutional, regional, provincial or national level. The award will be presented during the annual Canadian Library Association Conference. The CLA Resource Sharing Interest Group <http://www.cla.ca/about/igroups/resource.htm> appoints the jury for the award. Candidates nominated for this award must be employed in a Canadian institution and have demonstrated achievement in at least one of the following areas: 1. Planning and implementation of an innovative service or program to facilitate resource sharing that is recognized as a model regionally or nationally; 2. Publication of notable literature or significant presentations at conferences to promote communication and understanding about resource sharing in a Canadian context; 3. A record of sustained, recognized, and exceptional participation in regional, national or international associations, committees or task groups devoted to library resource sharing. *Nomination Procedure * The nomination must include the following: * Name of nominee * Current position and employer * Description of accomplishments, highlighting their contributions according to the areas of interest identified above. * Signatures of two nominators, along with their names, organization, phone number, and email address. A current curriculum vitae for the nominee should be attached to the nomination. Deadline for receipt of nominations is: *February 28 annually*. For additional information or questions please contact: *Rowena Lunn * Director Marigold Library System 710-2nd Street Strathmore, AB T1P 1K4 Telephone: (403) 934-5334 Fax: (403) 934-5331 Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> -- Rob Tiessen Head, Access Services University of Calgary Library [log in to unmask] 403-220-6043