2009 ASIST HISTORY FUND RESEARCH GRANT AND RESEARCH PAPER AWARD
The ASIST History Fund Advisory Board announces the following two awards for 2009:
The ASIST History Fund Research Grant:
This award will be for a maximum of $1,000 and will be awarded for the best research support proposal submitted by Sept. 1, 2009. All topics relevant to the history of information science and technology may be proposed. The proposal should state: central topic or question to be researched, qualifications of the researcher (a brief vita should be included), and how the funds will be expended.
Submit proposals to: http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History by Sept. 1, 2009.
The ASIST History Fund Research Paper Award:
This award will be for a maximum of $500 and awarded for the best paper submitted by Sept. 1, 2009. All topics relevant to the history of information science and technology will be considered. The paper should not exceed 30 pages double-spaced, including notes/references, using the APA style manual. The ASIST History Fund Advisory Board will review all submissions and decide if an award is to be made by Oct. 30, 2009. If an award is made the winner will be expected to present the paper at the 2010 ASIST Annual Meeting.
Submit papers to: http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History by the due date of Sept. 1, 2009.
The ASIST History Fund was established by the ASIST Board of Directors in June, 2000 for the purposes of supporting and encouraging research and publication in the history of information science and technology. The Fund is supported by donations (including book royalties) from ASIST members. The Fund Advisory Board encourages further donations from anyone interested in supporting historical study of information science and technology.
Members of the ASIST History Fund Advisory Board for 2009 are:
Robert V. Williams, Chair
Michael Buckland, Vice Chair
Trudi B. Hahn
Ben-Ami Lipetz
Samantha Hastings