Distinguished Member Award (John H. Moriarty Award.)

The Indiana Chapter of the Special Libraries Association announces the Distinguished Member Award (otherwise known as the John H. Moriarty Award). Now is the time to submit your nominations for this year’s recipient. The winner of the Distinguished Member Award will receive $500 and an engraved memento. Let your colleagues realize the importance of their contributions to the Indiana Chapter!

DISTINGUISHED MEMBER AWARD (JOHN H. MORIARTY AWARD)

This award honors an Indiana Chapter member for notable and enduring contributions and service to the Chapter and the profession. The award represents a cumulative evaluation of an individual’s career and emphasizes sustained division leadership and activity of an exemplary nature. Nominees should excel in one or more areas:

• Outstanding leadership in the Chapter, at meetings, and in committee work
• Special or notable service to the Chapter, such as holding office(s)
• Participation in seminars, teaching courses, and public speaking activities
• Publication or editorial contributions to the professional literature
• Promotion of the role of special librarians in the management of information and knowledge
• Other achievements indicating noteworthy dedication to the profession
• Contributions made by the candidate should cover an extended period of time
• Contributions made by the candidate should have an enduring effect on the Chapter and/or the profession

Any member of the Indiana Chapter can nominate a person for the award. To nominate an appropriate individual, complete this Award Nominations Form and return it to the Awards Committee Chair no later than April 1, 2005. Self nominations will be accepted. Current Executive Board members and Award committee members are ineligible for nomination. Nominations do not carry over from one year to the next. This is a confidential process, so do not either inform the nominee or your Chapter colleagues that you have submitted a name. After the Committee’s deliberations, all documents are destroyed except those needed for preparing publicity releases.

Award winners will be announced at the Chapter’s Business Meeting to be held at the Spring Meeting. Winner does not need to be present to receive the award.

Deadline for Applications: April 1. Please send the complete application (See Check List below) via mail or e-mail to Margaret Hentz, mhentz@dow.com.

Check List:
Download and complete the InSLA Distinguished Member nomination form (RTF format - 8k).