For immediate release | January 2, 2024
Equality Award Call for Nominations
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The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ is currently accepting nominations through February 1, 2024 for the Equality Award.
The Equality Award consisting of $1,000 and framed citation is an annual award given to an individual or group for outstanding contribution toward promoting equality in the library profession. The contribution may be either a sustained one or a single outstanding accomplishment. The award may be given for an activist or scholarly contribution in such areas as pay equity, affirmative action, legislative work and non-sexist education.
This award is sponsored by Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group.
To find out more information about the award, including how to nominate candidates, visit .
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