Library Awards
James W. Jackson Award
for Excellence in Library Research in the Social Sciences
PURPOSE AND ELIGIBILITY
The purpose of the award is to recognize and encourage excellence in the use of library research skills in the social sciences. Upper division students are eligible, based on a research project completed during the spring of 2010 or during the calendar year 2009. Papers previously submitted are ineligible.
The winning paper should demonstrate a depth and breadth of effective use of research materials in the social sciences and clear evidence of thoughtful command of these resources. Excellent research projects which do not make significant use of library research materials (e.g., experimental projects) cannot, regrettably, be considered.
PROCEDURE
Nominations must be made by a faculty member. Each faculty member may nominate one or two students by submitting their research paper(s). The deadline will be announced in the early spring.
Send papers to:
Jackson Award Committee
University Librarian's Office
Boatwright Memorial Library
or
E-mail Leigh Ann Martin
AWARD
The award consists of a check for $450. If two research projects are selected, the award will be shared and each winner will receive a check for $225. The winner's name will be inscribed on a plaque in Boatwright Memorial Library and will be acknowledged in the Commencement Program.
Modlin Book Award
PURPOSE AND ELIGIBILITY
The Modlin Book Award was established by the faculty of the University in 1971 to honor Dr. George M. Modlin upon his retirement as President of the University. This competative award is granted to a senior who has acumulated an outstanding personal library with a scholarly focus or special personal interest. Only graduating seniors are eligible to apply for the award.
PROCEDURE
Entries should consist of a bibliographic list of not more than fifty items from the student's personal collection and include a one-to-two page rationale and explanation behind the development of the collection. The deadline for entry will be announced in the early spring.
Send papers to:
Modlin Award Committee
University Librarian's Office
Boatwright Memorial Library
or
E-mail Leigh Ann Martin
AWARD
The award consists of a check for $500.00. If two students are selected, the award will be shared and each winner will receive $250.00. A special display will be shown from the winning collection in Boatwright Library. The winner's name will be inscribed on a plaque in Boatwright Memorial Library and will be acknowledged in the Commencement Program.
The selection committee can decline to make an award if it determines that no collection entered merits the award.
