The Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year's Excellence in Academic Libraries awards.

These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to develop libraries that are outstanding in furthering the educational missions of their institutions.  Award categories include Community and Junior College Libraries, College Libraries, University Libraries, and a new category for Non-Degree Granting Institutions/Other Research Libraries. Criteria include 1) advancement of the institutional mission, 2) impact, 3) initiative, 4) innovation, and 5) collaboration.

Information on all ACRL awards can be found on the ACRL Awards Program page.  To nominate or make a submission, please visit the ACRL Awards Portal. Submissions are due December 5, 2025.

Nancy Gibson
Professor & Grants and Special Projects Librarian
Faculty Trustee, 2025-2027

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Austin Peay State University
Felix G. Woodward Library
Box 4595
Clarksville, TN 37044
Office: 931-221-6166
gibsonn@apsu.edu
www.apsu.edu

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The Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year's Excellence in Academic Libraries awards. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to develop libraries that are outstanding in furthering the educational missions of their institutions.

Award categories: 

• Community and Junior College Libraries
• College Libraries
• University Libraries
• Non-Degree Granting Institutions/Other Research Libraries  New!

Selection criteria: advancement of the institutional mission, impact, initiative, innovation, and collaboration.

Information on all ACRL awards can be found on the ACRL Awards Program page. To nominate or make a submission, please visit the ACRL Awards Portal.

Top 5 Things to Know

·       Anyone can submit – Libraries can self-nominate or be nominated by others

·       No membership required – ACRL or ALA membership is not required for nominees or nominators

·       No photos – Applications should not include photos of libraries or individuals

·       No ceremony required – Winners are not expected to organize or fund recognition ceremonies

·       Submit online by December 5, 2025 – All applications must be submitted through the online portal (50 MB max file size)

Additional questions: acrlawards@ala.org

Previous Recipients

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