[Sighfis-l] Award of Merit

[Richard Hill]

[Posted for Gerard Platau, Chair of the Award of Merit Jury.
<GPlatau at aol.com>  Dick Hill]

The Award of Merit Award recognizes an individual deemed to have made
noteworthy contributions to the field of information science. Such
contributions may include 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. someone "who has shown
continuous dedicated service to the membership through active participation
in and support of ASIST programs, chapters, SIGs, committees, and
publications."  

Nominations can be submitted electronically this year -- see
http://www.asis.org/awards/merit.htm for more information on the award and
http://www.softconf.com/asist/Awd_Merit/ for instructions on submitting.

Please take this opportunity to let someone who's done a lot for ASIST and
information science know how much he or she is appreciated! Submission
deadline is July 1.

Award of Merit Jury:
Gerard O. Platau, Chair
Joseph A. Busch
Jessica L. Milstead
Candy S. Schwartz 
Robert V. Williams

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Richard Hill
Executive Director
American Society for Information Science and Technology
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