[Genealib] GPC Award Nominations Sought

[rcarr at nypl.org]

Call for Nominations

Nominations are solicited for the ALA History Section/Genealogical
Publishing Company Award, 2007.  The award, established in 1992, consists
of $1,500 cash, with a citation, to a librarian, library, or publisher who
has achieved excellence in historical reference and research librarianship.
Sponsored by Genealogical Publishing Company, this award may be a career
achievement award for persons who have made ongoing contributions to the
local history and genealogy fields over many years and who have been active
in the History Section.   Current membership in RUSA and the History
Section is required.  The nominations will be evaluated for exceptional
accomplishment in such fields as bibliography, book reviewing, indexing,
professional association leadership, programs, and training.  The list of
previous winners can be viewed at

http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=awards&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=54578
.


To nominate an individual, please follow the format below, detailing the
individual's accomplishments and service to the field.  The GPC Award
Committee understands that not all fields may be relevant for all nominees.
Nominations must be received by December 15, 2006.  Nominations should be
sent via mail to the Chair:

Ruth A. Carr, Chief
Irma & Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History &
Genealogy
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
New York Public Library
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
New York, NY 10018

or via email to:

rcarr at nypl.org

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Name of nominee:

Present title:

Present employer:

Contact information:

Past positions:

Service to History Section:

Service to RUSA:

Service to ALA:

Service to allied organizations:

Awards received:

Publications:

Anything else the Committee should know:

Nominator:

Nominator's Contact Information:

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 Accompanying materials are welcomed.   Nominations will remain active for

 two years. Individuals nominated this year who do not receive the award

 will automatically be reconsidered for the 2008 award.