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The mission of the International Relations Round Table is to promote interest in library issues and librarianship worldwide; to help coordinate international activities within ALA, serving as a liaison between the International Relations Committee and those members of the Association interested in international relations; to develop programs and activities which further the international objectives of ALA; and to provide hospitality and information to visitors from abroad.



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ACRL Marta Lange/SAGE-CQ Press Award – Last Call for Nominations

  • 1.  ACRL Marta Lange/SAGE-CQ Press Award – Last Call for Nominations

    Posted Dec 01, 2020 11:49 AM

    Dear IRRT Members,

    (apologizes for cross-posting)

    Do you know an academic or law librarian who through innovation in teaching and learning has made a significant development or improvement of educational resources and/or services for use in the teaching and learning of law, politics, or policy related fields?  If so, consider nominating him/her for the PPIRS Marta Lange/SAGE-CQ Press Award! 

    Nominations should highlight the nominee's contributions to teaching and learning, and or one the six categories. Members of  IRRT may be interested in the Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Scholarship and Research, Service to the Profession, Civic Engagement and/or Mentorship category awards,  which might look like (but is not limited to):  

    • Comprehensive design and implementation of an information services program related to political science, international affairs, policy, law, and government.
    • Outstanding course/curriculum partnership and development with a faculty member or department, for example:
      • Embedded librarianship in a course or program that serves as a model for the academic department, college or university, or the field of librarianship.
      • Collaborative and innovative assignment development that serves as a model for political science related librarianship
    • Significant innovation in the development or improvement of tools or methods for library instruction in political science, international affairs, policy, law, and government. 

    Nominations should include a letter of nomination including the name, address, and phone number of the nominator and the nominee, as well as a narrative supporting the nomination, and a current curriculum vita for the nominee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others.  

    Nominations are due by December 4, 2020.  


    For more details about the award, including categories and examples of what contributions to librarianship might look like, visit     http://www.ala.org/acrl/awards/achievementawards/martalangecq.

    To submit a nomination, visit     https://acrl.libwizard.com/f/martalangeaward.

    Sincerely,
    Brea Henson
    on behalf of the ACRL Marta Lange/SAGE-CQ Press Award Committee



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    BreaHenson
    Outreach and Instruction Librarian
    University of North Texas
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