The HARRASSOWITZ Award for Leadership in Library Acquisitions will not be presented in 2021. Please visit the Core Awards & Scholarships page for information on the Core awards that will be presented for 2020-2021.
Purpose
This award, donated by HARRASSOWITZ Company and named in honor of Dr. Knut Dorn, is given to recognize the contributions by and outstanding leadership of an individual to the field of acquisitions librarianship.
Criteria
- Nominees must have demonstrated leadership related to acquisitions librarianship, which has contributed significantly to improvements in the field.
- Nominees must have demonstrated achievement in the field of acquisitions as evidenced by one or more of the following:
- contributions to professional associations;
- contributions to the literature including research;
- contributions to the education of acquisitions professionals; and
- contributions to the advancement of the profession.
- Two letters of reference.
- Employees of the Harrassowitz Company are not eligible to receive the award.
Submission
Nominations shall include:
- Relevant biographical information, e.g., name, address, positions(s) held, place of employment, phone numbers, educational background;
- Statement of work and/or professional experience, professional activities, honors, and any other factors relevant to the nominee; and
- Two letters of reference, sent directly to the chair from the author, not via the nominee. The award may be divided among two or more individuals who have participated jointly in the achievement for which it is granted.
Award
This award of $1,500 and a citation recognizes the individual achievement of a high order in the field of acquisitions librarianship.
Presentation
The award is presented at the ALCTS Awards Ceremony each year at the ALA Annual Conference.
Award Jury
The HARRASSOWITZ Award for Leadership in Library Acquisitions will not be presented in 2021. Please visit the Core Awards & Scholarships page for information on the Core awards that will be presented for 2020-2021.
Award Recipients
Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
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2020 | no award given | 2011 | Eleanor Cook | 2002 | Rosann Bazirjian |
2019 | Siôn Romaine | 2010 | no award given | 2001 | Karen Schmidt |
2018 | Lauren Corbett | 2009 | Trisha Davis | 2000 | Frances C. Wilkinson |
2017 | Kristen Wilson | 2008 | Karen Darling | 1999 | Carol Pitts Diedrichs |
2016 | Jim Mouw | 2007 | Nancy Gibbs | 1998 | Christian M. Boissonnas |
2015 | Michael Levine-Clark | 2006 | Stephen Bosch | 1997 | Katina Strauch |
2014 | Jenica P. Rogers | 2005 | Scott Wicks | 1996 | Joseph W. Barker |
2013 | Rick Anderson | 2004 | Kent Mulliner | 1995 | Carol E. Chamberlain |
2012 | Lisa German | 2003 | Julia Gammon |