From: "Connie Foster" <Connie.Foster_at_wku.edu>
2002 FRITZ SCHWARTZ SERIALS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENT
Each year the North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) and the
Serials Industry Systems Advisory Committee (SISAC) award a $2500
scholarship to a library science graduate student who demonstrates
excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishment in a
serials career. The purpose of the scholarship is to advance the
serials profession by providing an aspiring library student who has
prior serials experience with enhanced educational opportunities.
The award is named in honor of Fritz Schwartz, who was a well-known
and highly respected authority on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI),
the Internet, and library standards. A frequent speaker at NASIG
annual conferences, his last NASIG appearance was to conduct a highly
rated workshop at the 10th Conference at Duke University. He actively
participated in various committees within SISAC, the National
Information
Standards Organization (NISO), and the International Committee on EDI
for Serials (ICEDIS). At the time of his death, Fritz was Manager of
Electronic Services and Standards at the Faxon Company. NASIG and
SISAC are pleased to offer this scholarship in memory of Fritz's many
contributions to the library profession and to honor his energy,
warmth, humor, and passion for standards.
NASIG is an international organization committed to promoting
communication and sharing of ideas among all people working with or
concerned about serial publications. More information about the
organization is available at http://www.nasig.org/. SISAC provides
a forum for professionals throughout the entire serials chain
to work together in developing standardized formats with which to
electronically transmit serials information. More information about
SISAC is available through the Book Industry Study
Group site: http://www.bisg.org/sisac.html
In addition to the scholarship, the recipient will also receive a
Student Grant Award to attend the NASIG conference for the year in
which the scholarship is granted and will receive a one- year NASIG
membership. The 2002 NASIG conference will be held at the College of
William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, June 20-23.
ELIGIBILITY: At the time the scholarship is awarded, the applicant
must be entering an ALA- accredited graduate library program or must
have completed no more than twelve hours of academic requirements
towards the graduate degree. The applicant must have serials-related
work experience and a desire to pursue a professional serials career
after earning the graduate library degree.
The following materials are required by the applicant and must be
postmarked/faxed by FEBRUARY 15, 2002. (Applications postmarked/
faxed after this date will not be considered):
A completed application form; Letters of reference from two
information professionals; A resume or curriculum vita;
A statement of the applicant's career objectives (not to exceed
250 words); A statement describing how the applicant's qualifications
satisfy the eligibility requirements and the
purpose of the award (not to exceed 250 words).
The award winner will be required to be enrolled for a minimum of six
credit hours of library/information science courses per semester/quarter
during the academic year in which the award is granted. The award
winner will be ineligible to reapply for the scholarship. Only one
scholarship will be awarded per academic year.
Application forms will be available after November 15, 2001,
through ALA accredited library schools, through the NASIG Webpage
http://www.nasig.org/public/timedated/fritzapplication.html
and from Joan Lamborn, Co-Chair, Awards & Recognition Committee.
Completed applications and all related materials should be sent to:
Joan Lamborn
Co-Chair, NASIG Awards & Recognition Committee
University of Northern Colorado
James A. Michener Library
501 20th St.
Greeley, CO 80639-0091
Phone (970) 351-2601
Fax (970) 351-2963
E-mail: lamborn_at_unco.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2002.
AWARD NOTIFICATION: The award recipient will be notified by April 1,
2002.
--submitted by Connie Foster, NASIG Past President
Received on Sat Dec 08 2001 - 07:37:14 EST