Nancy B. Olson Award

The Nancy B. Olson Award Committee is now accepting nominations.

The annual Nancy B. Olson award (formerly called "OLAC Award") recognizes and honors a librarian who has made significant contributions to the advancement and understanding of audiovisual cataloging. The Awards Committee selects a recipient based on nominations received, subject to approval by the Executive Board at the midwinter meeting.

Eligibility for nomination is as follows:

• Nominees may be OLAC members, but membership in the organization is not a requirement.
  
• The nomination must be accompanied by a statement that provides supporting evidence of the nominee's qualifications.
  
• Nominees shall have made contributions to audiovisual cataloging by:
  • Furthering the goals of standardization of AV and/or computer file cataloging, including MARC coding and tagging;
    
  • Interpreting AV and/or computer file cataloging rules and developing policies on organization for these materials on the national and/or international levels;
    
  • Promoting the understanding of AV and/or computer file cataloging, coding and data exchange by professionals unfamiliar with these materials and processes.

The award recipient will receive an engraved plaque containing an inscription recognizing his/her special contribution to the field.

Submit all nominations and supporting documentation by Friday, February 15.