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SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship - Nominate a Colleague!

The deadline for submitting a nomination is November 18, 2024

Excellence in Librarianship (EIL)

The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship recognizes consistently superior professional achievement in the field of librarianship.

Nominations should be sent to Eric Wheeler (ewheeler@monroecc.edu) by Monday, November 18, 2024.

 Nomination packets must include:

  •  A nomination letter addressed to the Chancellor's Award Selection Committee;
  •  letters of support and a current resume/CV.

The nomination letter and letters of support may not be more than five pages long. Please compile these in a single PDF document - if possible – in the order above. Any additional information submitted should be in a separate file.

Selection Criteria – EIL

  • Nominees for the award must have demonstrated extraordinary performance in at least one of the following areas;
  • Skill in Librarianship – There must be positive evidence that the candidate performs superbly in fulfilling librarianship duties, including teaching related to librarianship.
  • Service to the University and to the Profession – There must be evidence that the candidate is flexible and adapts readily to the needs of constituents served. Eligible service areas include contributions to the library, the campus, the State University, the community and the profession.
  • Scholarship and Continuing Professional Growth – The candidate must keep abreast of developments in the field and use relevant contemporary data in relation to that person’s work situation. Evidence in this category should include references to publications, membership and work in professional organizations, participation at meetings, seminars, etc.

Eligibility Criteria – EIL

  • Academic Background – Candidates must hold full-time appointment as a faculty librarian and must possess an ALA-Accredited Master of Library Science (MLS), a master's degree (e.g., MIS), or equivalent (e.g., MLIS).
  • Length of Service – Nominees must have completed three academic years of full-time appointment within the previous five years (years do not need to be consecutive) at the nominating campus prior to the year of nomination.
  • Academic Rank – Candidates may hold any academic rank as defined in the SUNY Board of Trustees policies: librarian, associate librarian, senior assistant librarian, and assistant librarian. Please note the State University of New York Policies of the Board of Trustees – January 2022 – Article II – §1 (Terms).
  • Restrictions – Individuals serving as head of the campus library – or of all the libraries for institutions with multiple libraries – are ineligible for nomination. However, the head of the library may be eligible for the Excellence in Professional Service Award if this individual satisfies the other selection and eligibility criteria for that award.

Questions: Email Eric Wheeler (ewheeler@monroecc.edu) or call 585-292-2296.

Calvin Gantt
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
09/24/2024