AWARDS NEWS FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF SPECIALIZED AND COOPERATIVE LIBRARY AGENCIES (ASCLA)! The nomination period for the 2014 ASCLA awards is now open! Nominations are due by Feb. 1, 2014. **KNOW SOMEONE** who should be nominated, or an individual, organization or group who should know about these awards? Please take the time to forward this message to them! Your help in spreading the word about these amazing awards is appreciated. Below is an overview of each award and links for more information, including nomination forms and submission instructions. You can also visit the awards page of the ASCLA website: http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaawards/default Collectively, the winners of these awards represent the most outstanding leadership, professional achievement and innovation in the diverse areas of library service represented by ASCLA: service to special populations, including people with disabilities and incarcerated adults and youth; library consultants; state libraries; and networks, cooperatives and consortia. Read the full press release: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/10/nomination-period-now-ope n-ascla-awards-recognizing-service-profession-and Questions? Contact ASCLA Executive Director Susan Hornung at shornung@ala.org or 312-280-4395. ASCLA AWARDS: The ASCLA/KLAS/NOD Award is sponsored by ASCLA, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) and Keystone Systems, Inc. This $1,000 award and citation are given to a library organization that has provided services for people with disabilities. The award recognizes an innovative and well-organized project that successfully developed or expanded services for people with disabilities. The award can be for a specific service(s) program or for a library that has made its total services more accessible through changing physical and/or attitudinal barriers. MORE INFO: http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaawards/asclanational The Francis Joseph Campbell Award honors a person or institution for outstanding and significant contributions in this field of service with a medal and a citation. Contributions include but are not limited to: an imaginative and constructive program in a particular library; a recognized contribution to the national library program for blind persons; creative participation in library associations or organizations that advance reading for the blind; a significant publication or writing in the field; or imaginative contribution to library administration, reference, circulation, selection, acquisitions or technical services; or any activity of recognized importance. The award is sponsored by Keystone Systems, Inc. and the Southern Conference of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress. MORE INFO: http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaawards/francisjoseph The Exceptional Service Award recognizes exceptional service to patients, to persons who are homebound, to people of all ages who live in group homes or residences and to inmates, as well as to recognize professional leadership, effective interpretation of programs, pioneering activity and significant research or experimental projects. The recipient receives a citation. MORE INFO: http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaawards/asclaexceptional The Leadership and Professional Achievement Award is a citation presented to one or more ASCLA members (personal or organizational) exemplifying leadership and achievement in the following areas: consulting, library cooperation, networking, statewide services and programs and state library development. MORE INFO: http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaawards/asclaleadership The Cathleen Bourdon Service Award is a citation presented to an ASCLA personal member for exceptional service and sustained leadership to the division. This includes participation in activities that have enhanced the stature, reputation and overall strength of ASCLA and have also cultivated the division's relationship with other appropriate organizations, institutions or governmental agencies. MORE INFO: http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaawards/asclaservice Liz F. Markel, M.A. Marketing & Programs Manager Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) The American Library Association // 50 E. Huron Street // Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433 // p. 312-280-4398 // f. 312-280-5273 // e. lmarkel@ala.org Find our divisions online at www.ala.org/rusa & www.ala.org/ascla