NJLA CUS Technology Innovation Award 2012

Guidelines for Nomination

The NJLA College and University Section Technology Innovation Award honors a librarian or group of librarians for innovative use and application of technology in a New Jersey academic library, whether from a small or large institution. The award may be given either in recognition of a specific project, or for ongoing delivery of innovative technology applications. The purpose of the award is to recognize distinguished leadership in developing new technologies for academic libraries. This year is very special given that it is the 10th anniversary of the Award. Please follow these guidelines in completing your nomination:

1. Write a letter of nomination, including in no more than two paragraphs why the candidate is being nominated for the award. Self-nominations are welcome.

2. If this nomination is for a specific project, please supply a description (objectives, activities, and impacts), in no more than two pages. Supporting documents related to the project, including URLs, can be attached.

3. The remaining substance of the nomination letter should address in what specific ways the nominee has achieved the following:
   • Benefits of innovation/use of technology to library users;
     
   • Benefits of innovation/use of technology to the information community;
     
   • Impact of innovation/use of technology on librarians and library operations; and
     
   • Impact of innovation/use of technology on perception of the library/l ibrarians in the academic setting.

4. Be sure to include in your nomination the complete contact information for your nominee: name, title, institution, address, telephone and e-mail. Also, please include names and contact information for members of a project team.

   For a list of past winners and nominees and links to their projects, please visit the FAQ page.

   Nominees will be asked to demonstrate their project and answer questions on Friday, March 16th, at the Scholarly Communications Center of Rutgers University Libraries in New Brunswick from 9AM to 2PM. The Committee welcomes any use of technology that enhances understanding of the project.

   Please Note: Winner(s) of the NJLA CUS Technology Innovation Award and all nominees will give a presentation on their project at the 2012 NJLA Annual Conference in May – Location to be Announced.

   Nomination Deadline: February 1, 2012.

   Please send nominations and questions via email to:

   Ray Schwartz
   Chair, Technology Committee
   NJLA College and University Section
   E-mail: schwartzr2@wpunj.edu