Excellence in Librarianship Award 2007-2008
APPLICATION FORM

Description: The “Excellence in University Librarianship Award” recognizes a full-time faculty member who has significantly contributed in the practice of librarianship through excellent performance that enhances the dissemination of knowledge and the advancement of learning. This award carries an honorarium of $1000 which is provided by the Aubrey Keith Lucas and Ella Ginn Lucas Endowment. This award is presented every other year.

Eligibility: Full-time faculty librarians with a minimum of three years experience at USM are eligible. Individuals who receive this award are not eligible for five years, and individuals who have received two awards are ineligible. Nominations will be accepted from any faculty member, staff member, student, or administrator. Self-nominations will not be accepted. This award is given every other year.

Supporting Documentation: Nominees should submit the following: a vita; a two-page (single-spaced) narrative of your philosophy; and 4 letters of support (2 letters of support from students or staff members and two letters of support from faculty members or administrators).

Please submit by the following method:

Applications can be hand-delivered to the Administrative Office in the Cook Library or mailed to:

Ann Branton, Chair
University Libraries Award Committee
118 College Drive #5053
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: 266-4242