[Sighfis-l] Two new History Awards -

[Richard Hill]

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ASIST HISTORY FUND 2009 RESEARCH GRANT AND RESEARCH
PAPER AWARD

The ASIST History Fund Advisory Board announces the following two awards for
2009:

The ASIST History Fund Research Grant Award:
	This award will be for a maximum of $1,000 and will be awarded for
the best research support proposal submitted by Sept. 1, 2009. All topics
relevant to the history of information science and technology may be
proposed. The proposal should state: central topic or question to be
researched, qualifications of the researcher (a brief vita should be
included), and how the funds will be expended. All funds must be expended by
Aug. 31, 2010. Submit proposals to:  http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History
by Sept. 1, 2009.  

The ASIST History Fund Research Paper Award:
	This award will be for a maximum of $500 and awarded for the best
paper submitted by Sept. 1, 2009. All topics relevant to the history of
information science and technology will be considered. The paper should not
exceed 30 pages double-spaced, including notes/references, using the APA
style manual. The ASIST History Fund Advisory Board will review all
submissions and decide if an award is to be made by Oct. 30, 2009. If an
award is made the winner will be expected to present the paper at the 2010
ASIST Annual Meeting. Submit papers to:
http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History by the due date of Sept. 1, 2009. 

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The ASIST History Fund was established by the ASIST Board of Directors in
June, 2000 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 ASIST members. The
Fund Advisory Board encourages further donations from anyone interested in
supporting historical study of information science and technology.   

Members of the ASIST History Fund Advisory Board for 2009 are:

Robert V. Williams, Chair
Michael Buckland, Vice Chair
Trudi B. Hahn
Ben-Ami Lipetz
Samantha Hastings

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Richard B. Hill
Executive Director
American Society for Information Science and Technology
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Silver Spring, MD  20910
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