ALA - Dartmouth Medal

Organization: American Library Association

The medal honors the creation of a reference work of outstanding quality and significance. A publisher of reference works can be nominated according to the following criteria: Works may include, but not be limited to, writing, editing, compiling, or publishing books or the provision of information in other forms for reference use, e.g., a data bank. Bestowal of the award shall normally relate to works that have been published or otherwise made available for the first time during the calendar year preceding the presentation of the award.