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in 1992, consists of $1,500 cash, with a citation, to a librarian, library, or publisher who has achieved excellence in historical reference and research librarianship.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=/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, 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@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.