From Michel.Menou at wanadoo.fr Mon May 5 12:11:41 2003 From: Michel.Menou at wanadoo.fr (Michel J. Menou) Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 18:11:41 +0200 Subject: [Sigmed-l] Building our professional society together Message-ID: <4627634095.20030505181141@wanadoo.fr> Apologies for duplication. I am trying to reach as many members as possible. Dear SIG members As you may have already learned, the nominations committee asked me to be one of the candidate for ASIS&T President. I was not only surprised and deeply honored but also moved by this unique gesture vis-a-vis an international member. Even though I am not personally too keen of formal positions, I thought that this offer could not be refused. I have now to prepare a statement for the membership explaining what "my" plans are for our society. Like any one else I have my own ideas about what ASIS&T priorities should be. But I am even more convinced that even the best ideas in the world, have no chance to be implemented unless they reflect members' aspirations and will. Whatever ASIS&T undertakes it can only succeed if its members fully commit themselves to the success of the endeavour. As a starting point in seeking the largest possible participation and involvement, I'd like to ask you what is in your opinion THE most important task that ASIS&T should accomplish in order to better serve its members and fulfill its mission, and that is doable within 3 to 5 years. We seem to be collectively quite aware of issues and problems, but less prepared to propose practical actions. What I look for is DO's. And doers :-) I would be most indebted from your input. I don't commit to follow the all suggestions I'll receive but will certainly consider them with the highest attention. Whatever the outcome of the election, I hope this can be the beginning of an easier and wider participation of all members in making their society grow. Thank you very much in advance Cordially, Michel Menou PS Of course, what you will say in the on-going members' survey will also feed my reflection, if available in time. So please respond to it. From rhill at asis.org Wed May 7 11:08:56 2003 From: rhill at asis.org (Richard Hill) Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 11:08:56 -0400 Subject: [Sigmed-l] 2003 Awards Nominations Sought Message-ID: <4113-2200353715856470@dick> 2003 ASIST Awards Nominations Sought: All ASIST members are encouraged to consider nominees for the ASIST awards. Deadlines for most nominations are early June through mid-July. Please contact ASIST by email at asis at asis.org, phone (301) 495-0900 or visit our website for requirements. The following is a list of awards available with their deadlines: Research Award -given for a systematic "program of research" in a single area at a level beyond the single study, but not at the level of a lifetime's work. - Deadline June 1st UMI Doctoral Dissertation Award - purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding recent doctoral candidates whose research contributes significantly to an understanding of some aspect of information science. Deadline June 1st ISI/ASIST Citation Analysis Research Grant- is to support research based on citation analysis by encouraging and assisting individuals in this area of study with their research. Deadline June 1st. Best Information Science Book Award - is to recognize the outstanding book in information science published during the preceding calendar year. Any book in the broad rage of Information Science is eligible .Nominations are accepted from publishers or individuals. Deadline June 1st. Pratt-Severn Student Research Award- purpose of this award is to encourage student research and writing in the field of information science. Papers will be forwarded to the Jury without author identification. Deadline June15th Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award- recognizes sustained excellence and the unique contributions of an individual in the teaching of information Science. Must be directly involved in teaching some aspect of information science on a continuing basis. Deadline July 1st ISI Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship- encourages and supports doctoral students with their dissertation research. Package should include description of the research; schedule for completion; budget & budget justification; names of dissertation advisors and committee members, letter of endorsement from the student's advisor and a curriculum vitae. Deadline July 1st Award of Merit- awarded annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of information science, either through the expression of a new, revolutionary idea, the development of better information dissemination techniques, substantial research efforts or outstanding service to the information professional evidenced by successful efforts in the educational, social or political processes affecting the profession. Deadline July 1st Chapter Member of the Year- is to recognize the service of an individual to a particular chapter. It is given for significant contributions to the membership of the Chapter through participation in and support in meetings and publications, funding raising, recruitment and various other activities. This award recognizes contributions at the local level. Deadline July 1st Chapter Event of the Year- recognizes the best event held by a chapter during the previous year. Any type of event is eligible. Deadline July 1st Watson Davis Award- recognizes an individual member of the Society who has shown continuous dedicated service to the membership through active participation in and support of ASIST programs, chapters, SIGS, committees and publications. Deadline July 15th James M. Cretsos Leadership Award - purpose is to recognize a new ASIST member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in professional ASIST activities. Deadline July 15th Student Chapter of the Year- recognizes outstanding student chapters for their participation in and contributions to the American Society for Information Science and Technology. Deadline May 31st Chapter of the Year- recognizes outstanding chapters for their contributions to American Society for Information Science and Technology and the advancement of information science. Deadline August 15th SIG of the Year- recognizes outstanding professional accomplishments and activities of an ASIST Special Interest Group. Deadline August 15th SIG Member of the Year- recognizes the service of an individual to the program of a particular Special Interest Group. Deadline August 15th SIG Publication of the Year- recognizes the best publication produced by a Special Interest Group during the previous year. Deadline July 15th Best JASIST paper award- recognizes the best refereed paper published in the volume year of the Journal of American Society for Information Science and Technology preceding the ASIST annual meeting. Chapter Publication of the Year-recognizes the best publication produced by a chapter during the previous year (July-June). Deadline July 1st Richard Hill Executive Director American Society for Information Science and Technology 1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510 Silver Spring, MD 20910 FAX: (301) 495-0900 VOICE: (301) 495-0900 rhill at asis.org