The ALIAWest Committee is currently calling for nominations for the 2011 F A Sharr Medal. Nominations can be self-nominating or be put forward on behalf of a candidate (with their approval) by their employer, a colleague, or their teaching institution.
This is a highly prestigious award so please encourage anyone you believe would be a contender to nominate or nominate them yourself!
More information about the award and how to nominate is available from the ALIA website [note that the key dates on the web site are still awaiting update].
For your information the key dates are:
~ 28th November 2011 Nominations Open
~ 2nd March 2012 Nominations Close
~ March 2012 Selection Process and Interviews
~ May 2012 F A Sharr Medal Presentation
Kind regards,
Catherine
(For the 2011/ 2012 ALIAWest Committee)