What is the Davis McCarn Technology Award?    

Davis McCarn was a chair of the Montgomery County Library Board. He was employed at the National Library of Medicine, where he managed the development of MEDLINE, the first nationwide online health-related database.   He was chair of Citizens for Maryland Libraries, a member of the Sailor Governance Board, and led PUBLIUS, a state political action committee for the promotion of libraries. McCarn passed away in 2001. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding effort to use technology to improve library service in Maryland.

Any library staff member, Library Trustee, or advocate is eligible.

Nominations are made by current and former CML Board members or other interested individuals. The application requires an essay of up to 500 words describing the achievements in improving library service in Maryland. It should include a brief description of the technology and its use, as well as the nominee's work and/or volunteer experience in Maryland libraries.

January 31, 2023, by 11:59PM. The application should be submitted to the CML Awards Committee by email at cml@citizensformarylandlibraries.org

Framed certificate and a check for $100. The award is presented at the MLA Annual Conference. CML will also award one night free at the Conference hotel if reimbursement is not provided by another organization, and tickets for two for a Conference dinner/banquet. The award recipient will be further announced at the CML Annual Meeting and publicized in the CML newsletter.