2010 SCI-TECH DIVISION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

 

The Sci-Tech Achievement Award is the highest annual award presented by the Science-Technology Division and is reserved for those recipients whose professional work is marked by distinction and dedication to scientific and technical librarianship. The purpose of the award is to recognize those Division members who have made outstanding contributions to the Division and/or to the literature of science and technology librarianship in the past 1 to 5 years.

The $750 award is presented annually, with a corresponding scroll describing the reason for the award. The Science-Technology Division Awards Committee reserves the right to withhold the award if a sufficient number of appropriate candidates are not nominated.

ELIGIBILITY: Be a current member of the SLA and have been a member of the Science-Technology Division for at least three years; be working currently in a library, information center, library school or other information capacity.

NOMINATIONS: Self-nominations are encouraged.

TO NOMINATE/APPLY: Include a list of accomplishments and activities over the past 1 to 5 years. The materials should be double-spaced. (750 words or less) Neatness, spelling and grammar will be considered in the judging. Supporting documentation, although not mandatory, may include a current curriculum vita OR resume for the candidate, significant publications, supporting letters, etc.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: March 1, 2010.

Please send all nominations and accompanying materials to:

Sheila Rosenthal, Chair of the Sci-Tech Awards Committee

slr@sei.cmu.edu