The Primary Source Awards are presented annually in the categories of access, research, and teaching.

Presented to a library staff or faculty member whose work in promoting primary source materials individually or in collaborative initiatives has resulted in expanded discovery, appreciation, and usage, ultimately having a significant impact on research or instruction.

2018 Award: Social Welfare History Image Portal. Alice W. Campbell, Virginia Commonwealth University

Presented to a library staff member, faculty member, or graduate student whose use of primary source materials individually or in collaborative initiatives has resulted in the innovative application of methodologies to open or expand avenues of scholarly research in the social sciences or humanities.

2018 Award: Puerto Rico Citizenship Archives Project. Jennifer Snow, University of Connecticut

Presented to an educator whose innovative incorporation of primary source materials in instruction, individually or in collaborative initiatives, has resulted in promoting student research as an essential element of higher education.

2018 Award: Unmediated Archives: Creating an Immersive Experience for Undergraduate Students Across the Disciplines. Peggy Keeran, University of Denver