ALISE / Connie Van Fleet Award for Research Excellence in Public Library Services to AdultsThis award was created in memory of Connie Van Fleet, in recognition of her life’s work. The ALISE/Connie Van Fleet Award for Research Excellence in Public Library Services to Adults fulfills the mission of ALISE in one of the Association’s key intellectual domains by recognizing LIS research concerning services to adults in public libraries. In 2021 the award includes a cash component of $200. Seeking a 2021 SponsorInterested in sponsoring the ALISE/Connie Van Fleet Award? Award Criteria
Submission RequirementsNominations may come from any source including self-nominations. The nomination package shall consist of the following:
Judging CriteriaProposals will be judged on the following criteria:
Submission ProcessSubmit award nominations/applications online via EasyChair. All first-time EasyChair users must create a username and password. Once created, return to the ALISE '21 submission page to log in. Once logged in, select 'Enter as an author'. Select the track that corresponds to the award name/type. Submission DeadlineThe submission deadline is March 15, 2021. ChairKyong Eun Oh, Simmons University MembersMiriam Tuliao, Queens College Board LiaisonDenise Adkins, University of Missouri, Director, Membership Committee Membership
Dr. Connie Van Fleet, Professor, University of Oklahoma School of Library and Information Studies, was a member of ALISE for more than 20 years and contributed to ALISE in various ways. Dr. Van Fleet was elected to the ALISE Board from 2006-2009, serving as Vice-President/President Elect, President, and Past President. As President, she built strong support structures and procedures for the work of ALISE. There is wide consensus that ALISE is much better managed than it had been for many years because of her efforts. In addition to her role on the Board, Dr. Van Fleet was the convener of the Teaching Methods Special Interest Group and served as chair or member of the Membership Committee, the Nominating Committee, the Publications Committee and the Conference Program Planning Committee. In 2010, Dr. Van Fleet was the recipient of the ALISE Service Award. In 2004, she won the ALISE Award for Teaching Excellence in the Field of Library and Information Science Education. (Source: http://ali.memberclicks.net/in-memoriam---connie-van-fleet) See also: http://slis.ou.edu/dr-connie-vanfleet-in-memoriam
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