Applicants for the award must meet the following criteria:

1. Well defined program, in terms of goals and objectives and addresses the particular description of the Award.
2. Innovation and creativity elements are observed in strategies used within the program design and implementation to better serve the specific clientele in relation to the particular Award.
3. The impact on the particular clientele served is evidenced by the outcome observed.
4. The project evidences that it can serve as a model with potential to be adapted by other libraries and information units.

Participants must elaborate and submit a portfolio with the following parts.

Part A:
1. Application Cover Sheet (Must be typed)
2. Title of the Category
3. Name of the Institution (Library or Information Unit)
4. Local Address (City, Country, Zip code)
5. Telephone ; Fax
6. e-mail ; Webpage (if any)
6. Names of two (2) ACURIL members submitting the nomination; local addresses; telephone
numbers ; fax; e-mails

Part B. Abstract
Brief abstract of the program, double space (not more than two -2- pages).

Part C. Program Description. Please do not exceed 10 total pages, double spaced, typed preferably in word processor, using Microsoft word, at least 12 point type, with the following elements:

1. Briefly describe the Library or Information Unit
2. Goals and Objectives. Describe the goals and objectives for the library’s special program
3. Program Design and Implementation
4. Innovative and Creative Strategies Used in the Program
5. Achievements (Describe outcomes and impact; and elements that evidence Effectiveness and Success)
6. Evaluation of the Program. Describe elements of assessment. Include in appendix an evaluation instrument, if available.
7. Describe how the Program can be replicated by other library and information unit

Part D. Appendices (that might contribute to the presentation)

1. The application and all supporting documents, one original, with one copy (in paper), and one(1) copy as electronic document – by e-mail attachment, must be received at the ACURIL’s Executive Secretariat. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS [YEAR], Executive Secretariat , c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R.00931-1906, executivesecretariat@acuril.org
2. In years where there are a number of outstanding applications, two entries may be given meritorious mention.
3. All Awards will be bestowed at the ACURILEAN EVENING OF AWARDS Ceremony to be held at the Closing event, on the last day of ACURIL’s annual conference.

SECTION A, recognizes the excellence in the services of information units. It is ACURIL’s interest to stimulate and stand out the creativity, innovation and sharing of experiences of archives, libraries, documentation centers and other information units, members of ACURIL, through the various Categories identified below.

• The Stephney Ferguson Library Programs for Special Community Information Needs Award. ACURIL President ‘s Award

• Creativity in the Development of Reading Programs for Children and/or Young Adults Award. University of Puerto Rico Press Award

• Leadership in the Use of New Information Technologies to Expand and Facilitate Access to Serials Content Award. EBSCO Information Services Award

• Innovative and Creative Information Services with the Application of Information Technologies. Thompson/Gale Group Award

• Leadership in the Development of the Organization of Information Program Award. Mandarin Automation Award

• The Albertina Pérez de Rosa Information Units Alliances and Collaborative Projects in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico, ACURIL Chapter Award

Submission and Deadline: The deadline for submission will be determined each year.

Category (Please, select one):_______________________________________________
Nominee’s Name: ________________________________________________________
(Must be an ACURIL member)
Local Address: ___________________________________________________________
Employed by:____________________________________________________________
Position:________________________________________________________________
Inst.Address:____________________________________________________________
Telephone No.:( )_______________________ _______________
Fax ( )_______________________________________________
e-mail(s):____________________________________________
Self-employed:________________________________________
Telephone: ( )_________________________________________
e-mail(s):____________________________________________

Nominated by 2 ACURIL Members:
First Name:______________________________________________________________
Institution:_______________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):________________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )_____________________________________________________________

Second Name:____________________________________________________________
Institution:_______________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):________________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )_____________________________________________________________
Date of Nomination_________________________________________________________

Applicants for the particular selected award must meet the following criteria:

1. Only information specialists belonging to ACURIL member institutions or ACURIL personal members qualify.
2. If no application meets the selection criteria appropriately, the Awards Committee is not obligated to present an award.
3. Nominee must currently be working as an information professional in any type of information unit or self employed doing information work.

Nominations must be submitted by two (2) full-fledged ACURIL members, in writing (by air mail: Federal Express/UPS/DHL or e-mail) TO: ACURIL AWARDS 2008, Executive Secretariat c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, or executivesecretariat@acuril.org .

Documentation must contain the following elements identified in Sections A and B:

Section A:
Application Cover Sheet (Must be typed, using word processor, with Microsoft word; Font: Times New Roman; Point:12 )
-Name of the Category
-Name of the Nominee
-Local Address (City, Country, Zip code)
-Telephone ; Fax
-e-mail ; Webpage, if any.

-Names of Two (2) ACURIL Members submitting the nomination

-Institutions/Local Addresses of both (City, Country, Zip code)
-Telephones ; Faxes ; e-mails

Section B. Description. Please do not exceed 10 total pages, double space, typed in at least 12 point type, Microsoft word, with the following elements:

1. A brief description of the candidate’s significant professional achievements and an assessment of the candidate’s potential leadership and continuing excellence.
Include specific comments on the following:
2. Accomplishments in Information Work (libraries, information and documentation centers, archives, museums, etc.).
3. Impact of Work. Identify and describe the effect of the nominee’s work on her/his institution and the extent of its influence beyond.
1.3 Service to the Profession. Describe the nominee’s service to the profession and professional associations and evidence of his or her professional leadership role.
4. Visibility and Recognition of Work. Identify and describe the extent to which colleagues, administration and information clientele recognize the nominee’s achievements.
5. Major Current Undertakings. Describe work and other activities in which the nominee is currently engaged which indicate continued career growth and significant contribution.
Section 3. Appendices – Include:
1. A current curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages)
2. Any further information which may assist the Jury in the evaluation of the nomination and the selection of the recipient.

The deadline for submission will be determined each year.
The application and all supporting documents, one original, with one copy (in paper), and one (1) copy as electronic document – by e-mail attachment, must be received at the ACURIL’s Executive Secretariat. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS [YEAR], Executive Secretariat c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, or executivesecretariat@acuril.org

SECTION A, recognizes the excellence in the services of information units. It is ACURIL’s interest to stimulate and stand out the creativity, innovation and sharing of experiences of archives, libraries, documentation centers and other information units, members of ACURIL, through the various Categories identified below.

• The Stephney Ferguson Library Programs for Special Community Information Needs Award. ACURIL President ‘s Award

• Creativity in the Development of Reading Programs for Children and/or Young Adults Award. University of Puerto Rico Press Award

• Leadership in the Use of New Information Technologies to Expand and Facilitate Access to Serials Content Award. EBSCO Information Services Award

• Innovative and Creative Information Services with the Application of Information Technologies. Thompson/Gale Group Award

• Leadership in the Development of the Organization of Information Program Award. Mandarin Automation Award

• The Albertina Pérez de Rosa Information Units Alliances and Collaborative Projects in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico, ACURIL Chapter Award

Submission and Deadline: The deadline for submission will be determined each year.

Category (Please, select one):_______________________________________________
Nominee’s Name: ________________________________________________________
(Must be an ACURIL member)
Local Address: ___________________________________________________________
Employed by:____________________________________________________________
Position:________________________________________________________________
Inst.Address:____________________________________________________________
Telephone No.:( )_______________________ _______________
Fax ( )_______________________________________________
e-mail(s):____________________________________________
Self-employed:________________________________________
Telephone: ( )_________________________________________
e-mail(s):____________________________________________

Nominated by 2 ACURIL Members:
First Name:______________________________________________________________
Institution:_______________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):________________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )_____________________________________________________________

Second Name:____________________________________________________________
Institution:_______________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):________________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )_____________________________________________________________
Date of Nomination_________________________________________________________

Nominations from the three linguistic areas of ACURIL (English, French/Dutch and Spanish) will be accepted. Applicants for the award must meet the following criteria:
1. Only information specialists belonging to ACURIL member institutions or ACURIL personal members qualify.
2. Nominees must currently be working as an information professional in any type of information unit or self employed doing information work.
3. If no application meets the selection criteria appropriately, the Jury is not obligated to present an award.

Nominations must be in writing and contain the following elements identified in following sections:

Section A. Application Cover Sheet (Must be typed)
-Name of the Category
-Name of the Nominee
-Local Address (City, Country, Zip code)
-Telephone ; Fax
-e-mail ; Webpage, if any.

-Names of two (2) ACURIL members submitting the Nomination-Local Address (City, Country, Zip code);Telephone ; Fax ; e-mails.

Section B. Description.
Should not exceed 10 total pages, double spaced, typed in at least 12 point type, using Microsoft word; font: Times New Roman; with the following elements:

1. A brief description of the candidate’s significant professional achievements and an assessment of the candidate’s potential leadership and continuing excellence.
Include specific comments on the following:
1.1 Accomplishments in Information Work (libraries, archives, museums, information and documentation centers, etc.).
1.2 Impact of Work. Identify and describe the effect of the nominee’s work on her/his institution and the extent of its influence beyond.
1.3 Service to the Profession. Describe the nominee’s service to the profession and professional associations and evidence of his or her professional leadership role.
1.4 Visibility and Recognition of Work. Identify and describe the extent to which colleagues, administration and information clientele recognize the nominee’s achievements.
1.5 Major Current Undertakings. Describe work and other activities in which the nominee is currently engaged which indicate continued career growth and significant contribution.
2. In an Appendix, include:
2.1 A current curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages)
2.2 Any further information which may assist the Jury in the evaluation of the nomination and the selection of the recipient.

The application and all supporting documents, one original, with one copy (in paper), and one(1) copy as electronic document – by e-mail attachment, must be received at the ACURIL’s Executive Secretariat. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS OF THE [YEAR], Executive Secretariat, c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906, or executivesecretariat@acuril.org.

ACURIL announces in its AWARDS PROGRAM, The Caribbean Information Professional of the Year in order to recognize and honor the individual commitment, excellence in performance, and outstanding achievement of an information professional (librarian, archivist, documentalist, etc.), member of ACURIL. Please, submit one colleague.

Deadline: Submit one original and two copies (two paper copies and one(1) electronic document – by e-mail attachment. ADDRESSED TO: ACURIL AWARDS OF THE [YEAR], Executive Secretariat, c/o P.O. Box 21906, UPR Station, San Juan, P.R. 00931-1906,executivesecretariat@acuril.org .

Nominee’s Name:_________________________________________________________
Address;________________________________________________________________
Employed by:____________________________________________________________
Position:________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Telephone No.:( )_______________________
Fax ( )_________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________
Self-employed:__________________________________________________________
Telephone(s): ( )_____________________________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________

Nominated by 2 ACURIL Members:
First Name:_____________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )__________________________________________________________

Second Name:__________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
e-mail(s):______________________________________________________________
Telephone:( )________________________________________________________
Signatures:
First name:____________________________________________________________
Second name:__________________________________________________________
Date of Nomination:_____________________________________________________