[Asis-l] History Fund Awards Call For Nominations Due June 30th

[Yolande Nanayakkara]

Research Award

This award will be for a maximum of $2,000 and will be awarded for the best
research proposal submitted by June 30, 2017. All topics relevant to the
history of information science and technology may be proposed. The proposal
should include: the central topic or question to be researched and an
extended abstract, qualifications of the researcher (brief vita should be
included), a budget and how the funds will be expended. All funds must be
expended by June 30, 2018.  Submit proposal to
<http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History/>
http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History/

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Best Paper Award

This award will be for a maximum of $500 and will be awarded for the best
paper submitted by June 30, 2017. All topics relevant to the history of
information science and technology will be considered. The paper may have
been previously published or submitted to a journal. The paper should not
exceed 30 pages double-spaced, including notes and references, using APA
Style Manual. Nominations or self-nominations can be made from anywhere.
Submit paper to  <http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History/>
http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History/

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The ASIS&T History Fund was established by the ASIS&T Board of Directors in
June, 2000 and changed its name to the Bob Williams History Fund in 2017.
The Fund was created for the purposes of supporting and encouraging research
and publication in the history of information science and technology.

The Fund is supported by donations (including book royalties) from ASIS&T
members and others with interest in the history of information science and
technology. The Fund Advisory Board encourages further donations from anyone
interested in supporting historical study of information science and
technology.

 

 

Yolande Nanayakkara

Communications Officer

301.495.0900

 <http://www.asist.org> www.asist.org

 



 

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