Nominations Sought for the Michael E. DeBakey Library Services Outreach Award

Posted by Carolyn Martin on January 22nd, 2016 Posted in: News from NLM

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From the Friends of the National Library of Medicine:

The Friends of the National Library of Medicine (http://fnlm.org/) seek your nominations for this year’s Michael E. DeBakey Library Services Outreach Award.

NOMINATIONS:

• Nominees must be currently employed as a health sciences librarian and have worked in such a position for at least five years immediately preceding the award.
• The nomination may be made for contributions by the librarian as demonstrated by excellence and achievement in leadership, publications, teaching, research, special projects or any combination of these.
• Nominations must be in writing and contain at least the following elements:
  • The official nomination form
  • A precise description of the nominee’s achievements, no more than 5 pages please
  • A current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Any additional information that would assist the jury in the evaluation of the nomination and selection of the recipient. Please include no more than ten extra pages.
• Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged.
• All nominations must be received by May 1, 2016 via mail, fax, or email (details below):

Mail: Friends of the National Library of Medicine

4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 500

Bethesda, MD 20814

Email: ronica.lu@fnlm.org, Fax:  301-657-1296