[Asis-l] ASIST Award of Merit - call for nominations

[Debora Shaw]

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 2008 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
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Debora Shaw, Professor
Indiana University School of Library and Information Science
1320 East 10th Street, LI 011
Bloomington, IN 47405-3907
812.855.3261