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Nominations for IFRT's Immroth Award! Deadline ends December 1st!

  • 1.  Nominations for IFRT's Immroth Award! Deadline ends December 1st!

    Posted Nov 16, 2017 09:35 AM

    Dear ALA members!


     


    Take one minute. Just one. And think of an intellectual freedom story that has resonated with you. Just one.


    Got it? (If you need help, browse through the IF News posts)


     


    Now that you have the story, was there a specific person (or group) that stood for intellectual freedom?


    Now you have two options; 1)  nominate that person OR 2) send their state association or library/school this quick email text from the Immroth Committee Chair, Michael Furlong, and tell them that you thought they were inspiring and deserve the award.


     


    NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2018 IMMROTH AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE:


    Just a friendly reminder! The nomination deadline for the 2018 Immroth award is Dec. 1st, 2017!


     



    • Consider nominating an individual who has who upheld the standards of intellectual freedom with distinction. Self-nominations are also allowed. You do not have to be a librarian in order to be nominated.


     



    • The Immroth award honors notable intellectual freedom contributions and demonstrations of personal courage in defense of freedom of expression.


     



    • Immroth recipients represent the importance of upholding intellectual freedom.


     


    So before the holidays, nominate for the Immroth! The winner receives $500 and a citation!


    Deadline, December 1st!


     


    More details:


    http://www.ala.org/rt/ifrt/john-phillip-immroth-memorial-award


     


    The application link is here:


    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_fC5G_cu5Kw7kZFfJ-bdGnDw2b6yaHo-gvtEPG3KiSy4DbA/viewform


     


    Michael Furlong, Regional Librarian, MA, MS


    Chair, John Phillip Immroth Award Committee


     


    Contacts for State IFC chairs - http://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/oif/stateifcchairs/roster


    Contacts for Chapters and Chapter Councilors – http://www.ala.org/aboutala/affiliates/chapters/state/stateregional


    If you have a person in mind and you need help with contact information, let me know and I’ll see what I can find for you.


     


    Please try to carve out five minutes of your day to recognize a colleague for their hard work and bravery.


     


    Kristin


     


    Kristin Pekoll, Assistant Director


    Office for Intellectual Freedom


     


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    312.280.4221


    800.545.2433 x4221


     


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