The ASIST Award of Merit is given to an individual who has
"made
noteworthy contributions to the field of information
science." Do you have
a friend or colleague who should be nominated for the 2007
award?
The description of award-worthy contributions is liberal; it
includes:
"the expression of new ideas, the creation of new
devices, the development
of better techniques, or substantial research efforts which
have led to
further development of thought or devices or applications,
or outstanding
service to the profession of information science, as
evidenced by
successful efforts in the educational, social, or political
processes
affecting the profession."
The nomination should provide:
(a) Name of the award for which the nominee is being
considered (Award of
Merit);
(b) Name, address, and telephone number of nominee;
(c) Name, address, and telephone number of nominator;
(d) Biographical information about the nominee (education,
professional
history, awards, honors, publications, etc.);
(e) A one-page description of the works for which the
nominee is
recommended;
(f) A copy of one significant publication or similar work
created by the
nominee, if that contributes to an understanding of the
nominee's work;
and
(g) Up to five supporting letters (acceptable but not
required).
Nominations should be addressed to the Award of Merit Jury
and mailed to
ASIST Headquarters by July 1.
Complete documentation for the award and a link for
e-submission are on
the ASIST website:
http://asis.
org/awards/awardofmerit.html
ralf shaw
ASIST Award of Merit Jury Chair
___________________________________________________________
Debora Shaw, Professor and Associate Dean
Indiana University School of Library and Information
Science
1320 East 10th Street, LI 011
Bloomington, IN 47405-3907
812.855.3261
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