Roger McDonough Librarianship Award - 2007

In 2002 the NJSAA, along with the New Jersey Historical Commission, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference New Jersey Caucus, and the New Jersey Library Association History and Preservation Section, instituted an award to a librarian or archivist or manuscript curator for excellence in service in advancing New Jersey Studies. Awards have been given to: Robert Lupp of the New Jersey State Library (2002): Elsalyn Palmisano (2003); Charles Cummings of the Newark Public Library (2004); Joseph Felcone (2005); and Karl Neiderer of the New Jersey State Archives (2006).

The award is named for Roger H. McDonough, New Jersey State Librarian from 1947 to 1975.

Nominees for the award should meet the following criteria:

1. Have served for 10 years or more as a librarian, archivist, or manuscripts curator in a New Jersey institution. The nominee could be active or retired from service.

2. Demonstrated a high level of public service to the New Jersey studies research community and/or general public.

To nominate a candidate please state why he/she are deserving of this award, include a cover letter citing significant accomplishments (particular or general) in public service to the New Jersey community, and a career history.

Applications should be sent to Ronald L. Becker at Special Collections, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Ave, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1163 (email at rbecker@ric.rutgers.edu) by September 1,  2007. Members of the award committee are: Ronald Becker, Elsalyn Palmisano, Gary Saretzky, and Victoria Rorsch (representing the New Jersey Historical Commission).

The award will be presented at Archives Day October 13, 2007, at the Monmouth County Library. The award includes a certificate of recognition.