The American Institute of Architects, the American Library Association, and the National Book Committee established the award in 1962 to encourage excellence in teh architectural design and planning of libraries.
A jury will select one or more First Honor Awards for Distinguished Accomplishments in Architecture, and Awards of Merit in Architecture for as many exhibits as the jury deems deserving.
Any library in teh United States completed after January 1, 1958, and designed by a registered architect practicing professionally in the United States is eligible.
Criteria
Entries will not be judged in competition with other entries, but on the basis of the solution of the problem presented to the architect and its worhiness for an award for excellence in library architecture and planning.
A registration fee of $15 for each building or group of buildings submitted must be paid by the entrant as the entry slips are forwarded. No entry fees will be refunded for entries which do not materialize.
A jury will select one or more First Honor Awards for Distinguished Accomplishments in Architecture, and Awards of Merit in Architecture for as many exhibits as the jury deems deserving.
Notification
Announcement of the winners will be made during National Library Week.
