Annual Competition for the Best Libri Student Paper 2014

Since 1950, through 63 volumes, Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Services has been a leader among scholarly journals in the international library world. As part of its strategy to remain one of the premier library journals and to encourage new writers, Libri is issuing a call for “Best Student Paper of 2014.” This competition supports Libri’s goal of publishing the best articles from the next generation of library and information science professionals. We are proud once again to recognize the very best article with this special award.

Students at all levels* are invited to submit single authored articles with clarity and authority. There is no stated theme. Research papers should address one of the significant issues facing today’s librarians and information professionals. Case studies, best practice, and pure research papers are all welcome.
• Length: approx. 5,000–7,000 words
• Language: English
• Deadline: June 30, 2014
• Papers should have been written not earlier than January 1, 2013.

The article will be published in the 2014:4 issue. The author of the winning article will be honoured with an award of 500.00 EUR and with a complimentary subscription to Libri for 2015. If the quality of competition warrants some papers may be designated as honourable mention and the authors will receive complementary subscriptions to Libri for 2015. The normal provision to the author of e-prints and one complete issue applies to all winners. The winning paper is usually made available on open access on the De Gruyter web site.

The best paper will be selected by an independent panel consisting of selected members of the Editorial Board, the Advisory Board and other international experts. Submissions will be judged on the basis of • originality of thought and observation • depth of research and scholarship • topicality of problems addressed • the international readership of the journal

All submissions should include a cover sheet confirming:
–– the name of the institution where the student is or was enrolled –– the dates when the student is or was enrolled –– the date when the paper was written, and the course for which it was prepared if no longer a student

Manuscripts should be submitted to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/libri

When submitting a paper for the Best Student Paper Award, please choose “Library Student Award” at the drop down menu “Manuscript Type”.

Author instructions and further indications of the scope of papers suitable for publication in Libri are available at the Libri site athttp://www.librijournal.org/authorinst.html.

There will be time before publication to format winning entries into Libri format, but entrants are encouraged to review our Guidelines for authors before submission.

* Exception: Senior information scholars returning to school for additional degrees outside the field of library and information science are not eligible for this award.

Students are encouraged to apply for a new scholarship established in memory of Shelagh Mikulak: the Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship in Library Sciences. Shelagh was an alumna of UBC’s MLIS program, and an expert in academic, business and law libraries, and a founding member of the Special Libraries Association’s Western Canada Chapter. Her most cherished accomplishment was the creation of the Management Resource Centre at the University of Calgary – now the Haskayne School of Business Library.

We are now accepting applications for this scholarship, which will award approximately $1,000 to a student in any year of study who demonstrates a passion for the field and financial need. The application deadline is June 1, and the application form is available on our website at: http://www.thecalgaryfoundation.org/pages/unique-awards.

ASIS&T New Leaders Award Guidelines
Objective
To recruit, engage, and retain new members and to identify potential for new leadership in the Association.

Eligibility
Only members in their first three years of membership are eligible to apply (student or regular).

Deadline
The application is due no later than May 15, 2014.

Award amount
If selected, you will receive:

1. Up to $1000 in travel expense reimbursement to defray the cost of attending the Annual Meetings. This must be split over two consecutive Annual Meetings, with the reimbursement cost of a single meeting not to exceed $700.

2. Free conference registration for these two years (excluding seminars, workshops and other special events, although these can be reimbursed from the travel expenses provided).

Application

ASIS&T New Leaders Award Application<http://www.softconf.com/asist2/NEw_LDR/>

1. Each applicant must submit a statement (no more than 500 words) detailing: a. Why you would like to attend the ASIS&T 2014 Annual Meeting

b. What benefits you would derive

c. Your previous involvement in ASIS&T (if any)

d. Your plans for future involvement in ASIS&T

2. Along with your application, applicants must select the regional or student chapter to which they feel most connected (if applicable), a SIG (or multiple) and/or ASIS&T committee (such as Membership) in which they would like to be involved. Applicants are asked to select no more than 3 in each category (across chapters, SIGS, and committees) and to present these on their application in rank order. The rank order indicates the Chapter, SIG, or Committee in which the applicant would most like to become involved. If the applicant is already heavily involved in one of these units, it is suggested that they choose a new unit with which they have less familiarity.

3. The selection committee will check all potential awardees to ensure that the applicant is a current member of ASIS&T.

4. The application should be submitted online by May 15, 2014. A current CV/resume of the applicant should be uploaded with the application no later than May 15th, 2014.
Selection

1. The applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, comprised of members from Chapter Assembly, SIG Cabinet and the ASIS&T Board. At least four members will comprise this committee.

2. The selection committee will make selections based on the potential of the applicant to contribute to the Society. In addition, an effort will be made to distribute applicants across multiple SIGs, Chapters, and Committees.

3. No more than 8 awards will be made for 2014.

4. Applicants will be notified by June 15, 2014.