Science and Technology Section (STS): About Our Committees

To solicit, collect and review applications for awards sponsored by the ACRL Science & Technology Section (STS), and to identify and recommend the most qualified individual(s) for these awards to the STS Executive Committee in accordance with criteria established by the STS Awards Committee.  Awards include (but are not limited to) the Oberly Award, the Innovation in Science & Technology Librarianship Award, and the ALA Emerging Leaders Award.

The Awards Committee usually has seven to nine members. See committee roster. The majority of business is conducted via email and virtual meetings.