[Genealib] Genealogical Publishing Co. Award Nominations

[Michael Kirley]

I have been asked to forward the following to the list.  Please reply to Lou
Vyhnanek and not to me.

Michael Kirley


Call for Nominations

Nominations are solicited for the ALA History Section/Genealogical
Publishing Company Award, 2008.  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publisher who has achieved excellence in historical reference and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=/ContentManageme
nt/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, 2007.  Nominations should
be sent via mail to the Chair:

Lou Vyhnanek
Humanities and Social Sciences Collection Development Manager and
History Subject Specialist Holland and Terrell Libraries Washington
State University Pullman, WA 99164-5610

or via email to:

louv at wsu.edu
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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 2009 award.


Lou Vyhnanek
Humanities and Social Sciences Collection Development Manager and
History Subject Specialist
Holland and Terrell Libraries
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-5610
Phone:  509-335-8860
Fax:  509-335-6721
E-mail:  louv at wsu.edu