Who can enter / be nominated
Individuals or teams who are working in the library and information sector in the UK and who are not eligible to be Chartered Members of CILIP. Applicants need not be Members of CILIP. The Award is made for a project or piece of work carried out in the last three years.
How to enter / nominate
Complete the 2005 Entry Form and return it along with any further information to the address indicated no later than the submission closing date of 1st March 2005.
The entry must be supported by two referees, including the line manager of the applicant / nominee. One of the referees must be a Chartered Library and Information Professional.
In addition, the following information should be supplied, in an A4 folder or portfolio:
- A description of the employing library and information service.
- A description of the project or piece of work carried out, including an outline of how the previous system worked (if applicable) and what improvements were made.
- Evidence of how the project or piece of work has improved the service.
- A description of any future plans or developments resulting from the work.
- Supporting material - e.g. publications, electronic disks, videos, URLs, press cuttings or endorsements.
The winner will receive …
- A training/personal development bursary of £250.00;
- Paid invitation to attend Umbrella 2005, where the prize will be awarded.
What the judges' are looking for ...
- Innovation and evidence of original thinking
- Practical application
- Adaptability
- Cost effectiveness and value for money
- A well presented submission and supporting evidence
The Award is open to all areas of library administration. Recent examples include:
- The development of services for distance learners
- The writing and production of a training manual
- Planning of a new library layout
If you have any questions about the Robinson Medal please contact:
Nina Whitcombe
Senior Library Assistant
Inter-Library Loans
Library & Information Services
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: 01792 295034
Fax: 01792 295851
Email: n.whitcombe@swansea.ac.uk
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CILIP Roninson Medal : entry form
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Last updated:
23 September 2004
Conditions of Entry
- The Affiliated Members of CILIP Group will retain all entries.
- Appointed judges, whose decision will be final, will award the prize.
- The prize is an educational bursary, and must be used for educational purposes, and is not available as a cash prize.
- The winning entrant will be asked to submit a written report to the National Committee for Affiliated Members, which may be reprinted in the Group Newsletter