University Librarian Achievement Award

Eligibility: Any member of the University Senate at the University of Michigan who holds a Primary Faculty appointment as Librarian, Archivist, or Curator.

Award: The recipient will be awarded $1,500 to commemorate the honor to be conferred at the annual Faculty Awards occasion.

Selection Criteria: Exceptional distinction reflected in active and innovative career achievements in library, archival or curatorial services. This may include:

• Developing specialized services for faculty and students, improving access to information,
• Efficiently managing the library and archival resources (staff, space, funding, collections), or
• Other activities reflecting a commitment to these professions.

Please submit nomination materials at the Faculty Senate awards nomination page. The deadline for the 2026 award cycle is May 6, 2026.

• A statement of the nominee’s achievements in library, archival or curatorial activities. (Required)
• A current curriculum vitae. (Required)
• Internal letters of support from within the nominee’s appointment unit (U-M Library or other) (Required)
• External letters of support from outside the nominee’s appointment unit (Required). Note: No fewer than 3 letters of support should be from external sources. The external letters of support may be from within or from outside the University.

Nomination Eligibility Duration: Nominees are eligible for three years: the current year and, if not selected, they will also be automatically included in the pool of candidates for the next two award cycles.