Enries are judged on accuracy, scope, usefulness, format, and special features such as explanatory introductions, annotations, and indexes.
Each entry should be acompanied by a letter stating that it is submitted for consideration for the Oberly Award, and that the author is a United States citizen.
Type written bibliographies are acceptable.
4-7 copies of each bibliography with a letter of transmittal should be sent to the chairman of the Oberly Memorial Fund Committee prior to final entry date.