For immediate release | December 19, 2024

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CHICAGO — The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ (°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥) is currently accepting nominations through March 1, 2025, for the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Medal of Excellence Award, formerly the Melvil Dewey Medal.

An annual award consisting of a bronzed medal and a 24k gold-framed citation of achievement for recent creative leadership of high order, particularly in the fields of library management, library training, cataloging and classification, and the tools and techniques of librarianship.

To find out more information about the award, including how to nominate candidates, visit the award page.

About the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥
The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ (°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library's role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit. 

Contact:

Marsha P. Burgess

Governance Officer

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Governance

mburgess@ala.org

800-545-2433 ext. 3204