Lifetime Achievement Award Pays Tribute to Ross Atkinson
ALCTS and EBSCO Honor Distinguished Library Leader and Today's Outstanding Librarians

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, U.S.A., Sept. 26, 2006 - The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) and EBSCO Information Services are pleased to announce the establishment of the Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award.

This new award honors the legacy of Ross Atkinson, distinguished library leader, author and scholar whose extraordinary service to ALCTS and the library community at-large serves as a model for those in the field. The award winner receives a citation honoring his or her contributions and a stipend of $3,000 donated by EBSCO.

The award will recognize the contribution of a library leader who has demonstrated exceptional service to ALCTS and its areas of interest (acquisitions, cataloging and classification, collection management and development, preservation and reformatting and serials). Criteria for selection of the winner will be determined by the individual's accomplishments as they relate to leadership, including but not limited to:

• recognized leadership in professional associations at the local, state, regional or national level, with emphasis on ALCTS
• acknowledged leader in and by the library community-at-large
• significant contribution to professional literature
• exemplary research in ALCTS areas
• recognition of achievements, e.g., awards, citations, etc.

"We are pleased to partner with ALCTS to establish this award in honor of Ross Atkinson," said Joe K. Weed, vice president and general manager, Corporate Communications, EBSCO. "It is vital that the industry recognizes today's hardworking librarians whose dedication and service will have a profound effect on generations to come. We are delighted to honor and reward these outstanding individuals through the Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award."

Written nominations must be received by Bonnie MacEwan, chair of the award jury, no later than Dec. 1, 2006. Nominations must include: name, address, phone number and email address of nominee and nominating party; a formal statement of nomination, with a rationale for the nomination; a resume, vita or extensive narrative career outline upon which the award jury can base its determinations; and letters of endorsement. Letters of endorsement should provide additional evidence of the worthiness of the nominee. It is recommended that no less than three and no more than six letters of endorsement be included. Nominees must be ALCTS members. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

About ALCTS
The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) is a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Approaching its 50th anniversary in 2007, ALCTS enjoys a rich history of service to its members and continues to improve the products and services it offers its members.

With strategic and tactical plans firmly in place, ALCTS has a solid foundation from which to expand its influence. Comprised of nearly 5,000 members from across the United States and 42 countries from around the globe, ALCTS is the premier resource for information specialists in collection development, preservation and technical services. ALCTS is the leader in the development of principles, standards and best practices for creating, collecting, organizing, delivering and preserving information resources in all forms.

Through a comprehensive educational programming, vigorous publishing program and collaborative information sharing, ALCTS helps its members and the library community navigate the technological and cultural changes affecting the information profession.

About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services is the leading service provider for e-journal, e-package and print subscriptions, a suite of e-resource management tools, full-text and secondary databases and related services for all types of libraries and research organizations.

As the "e" agent of the industry, more than half of the subscriptions handled by EBSCO have an electronic component. EBSCO's comprehensive solutions include proven systems to consolidate ordering, invoicing, claiming and renewals as well as assistance with licensing and registration requirements for our e-journal and e-package customers worldwide. EBSCO's 32 Regional Offices, located in 21 countries around the world, serve customers in more than 200 countries and are staffed by information professionals who speak the local language and understand the particular challenges faced by librarians in their areas.

In its seventh decade of business, EBSCO upholds relationships with more than 78,000 publishers globally. These publisher relationships uniquely position us to streamline many aspects of the e-resource life cycle. EBSCO maintains a Dun & Bradstreet financial strength rating of 5A1, the highest awarded, which underscores the importance placed on providing outstanding, ethical service.

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