4 February 2026
Applications are invited for the UKSG award to attend the premier conference for the scholarly information community on the other side of the Atlantic – the NASIG 2026 Annual Conference which be held in Madison, Wisconsin, USA from 2- 4 June 2026.
Each year UKSG offers one member the chance to attend the UKSG and NASIG annual conferences. The award covers the conference fees, return travel to Glasgow and the US and accommodation costs.
The award winner will be supported by the generous sponsorship of Taylor & Francis Group for the US trip and will in addition receive full financial support from UKSG to attend the UKSG 49th Annual Conference in Glasgow, UK on 30 March-1 April 2026.
Named in honour of John Merriman, in recognition of his work in founding both UKSG and NASIG, this prestigious award provides an invaluable opportunity for anyone keen to learn and share experiences from a different angle.
Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found on the UKSG website: https://www.uksg.org/merriman
The closing date for applications is 15th February 2026.
This is a unique opportunity for someone in your organisation to learn and share experiences about scholarly communications and publishing, and the acquisition, management, and discovery of library collections from an international perspective. Experiences like this can help drive innovation and create new networks for libraries.
Best wishes,
Bethany Logan
On behalf of the UKSG Outreach & Engagement Committee