Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award

About the Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award
A bi-annual award recognizing and honoring a librarian who invests time and talent to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship by:
  • taking risks to further the cause;
  • helping new librarians grow and achieve;
  • working for change within the American Library Association or other library organization;
  • inspiring colleagues to excel or make the impossible possible.

Administered by:

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Award and Frequency

$1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation of achievement.

This award is given out on a biennial basis.

Application Instructions

Please complete the online application, including all supporting documentation as attachments.

Contact Information

Cheryl Malden (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2020) - cmalden@ala.org
Work Phone: (312) 280-3247
Fax: 312 944-3897
American Library Association
50 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611-2788

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Selection Criteria

  • Is an active member of a professional library organization as demonstrated by committee membership or leadership positions
  • Actively participates in a library mentoring program either through their workplace or a professional organization
  • Through action or role modeling inspired colleagues to excel and overcome obstacles that may have seemed insurmountable
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