ALISE / Norman Horrocks Leadership Award Grant

ALISE / Norman Horrocks Leadership Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Summary

The ALISE / Norman Horrocks Leadership Award, established in 2009 by the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), recognizes new members for their exceptional leadership in library and information science. This $500 award highlights the importance of attracting and retaining members, fostering future leaders, and acknowledging contributions beyond academic achievements. It is open to ALISE members with up to seven years of membership, emphasizing the value of active participation in professional activities.

Overview

About ALISE ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education) is a non-profit organization that serves as the intellectual home of faculty, staff, and students in library and information science, and allied disciplines. We promote innovation and excellence internationally through leadership, collaboration, advocacy, and dissemination of scholarship. ALISE / Norman Horrocks Leadership Award First awarded in 2009, the $500 cash award recognizes a new ALISE member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ALISE activities. This award addresses a number of concerns relevant to the Association, including: The need to attract new members and retain their membership as a lifelong commitment. The need to develop and recognize those new members with outstanding leadership qualities as future leaders of ALISE at the highest levels. The need to recognize newer members for service to the organization rather than limiting recognition to academic achievements. Norman Horrocks began his career in libraries in Manchester, England, and worked in Cyprus, Western Australia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before joining Dalhousie University in 1971. He became director of the School of Library and Information Studies (now the School of Information Management) and was later dean of the Faculty of Management. Known for his kindness, generosity, and his prodigious memory and knowledge of library history, Norman served as a mentor to countless librarians and information professionals throughout his life. In 2006, Norman was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his lifetime devotion to library and information science.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This award is open to any ALISE member who has been a member for no more than seven years (including years as a student member, if applicable), at the time the award is given. An individual may only receive this award once. The winner is selected based on demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ALISE activities (e.g., participation in SIG activities; organization of ALISE conference events; service on ALISE committees; recruitment or retention of other new ALISE members; etc.). You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. This award recognizes an ALISE member who has been a member for no more than seven years (including years as a student member, if applicable).