[Asis-l] Call for Nominations - ASIST Award of Merit

[Debora Shaw]

Have you had the fortune to be the student of an outstanding information 
science researcher? Has your own work "stood on the shoulders" of a giant 
in our field?

Consider nominating your excellent advisor or an essential pioneer in your 
domain for the ASIST Award of Merit.

The Award of Merit, ASIST's highest honor, is 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 as evidenced by successful efforts in the educational, social 
or political processes affecting the profession.
* Eligibility: The award is open to all individuals in the field of 
information science, regardless of nationality, membership in the Society 
or other limiting factors.
* Nominations: Any ASIST member may nominate candidates for the award.
* Deadline: July 1st
* Full information on submission is here: 
http://www.asis.org/awards/awardofmerit.html
* A list of previous recipients is available: 
http://www.asis.org/awards/award_of_merit.html

Ralf Shaw
Chair, ASIST Award of Merit Jury

School of Library and Information Science
Indiana University