The ASIS&T History Fund Advisory Board announces the following two competitive awards for 2013:<br><br>1) The ASIS&T History Fund Research Award<br><br>This
award will be for a maximum of $1,000 and will be awarded for the best
research proposal submitted by May 15, 2013. All topics relevant to the
history of information science and technology may be proposed. The
proposal should include: the central topic or question to be researched
and an extended abstract, qualifications of the researcher (brief vita
should be included), a budget and how the funds will be expended. All
funds must be expended by June 30, 2014. Submit proposal to <a href="http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History/" target="_blank">http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History/</a> (choose the "Research Award" category) by May 15, 2013. The winner will be notified by June 30 if an award is made.<br>
<br><br>2) The ASIS&T History Fund Best Paper Award<br><br>This
award will be for a maximum of $500 and will be awarded for the best
paper submitted by May 15, 2013. All topics relevant to the history of
information science and technology will be considered. The paper should
not have been previously published or submitted to a journal. The paper
should not exceed 30 pages double-spaced, including notes and
references, using APA Style Manual. The winner is expected to present
the paper at the 2013 ASIS&T Annual Meeting and to give first rights
of refusal for publication to the Journal of the American Society for
Information Science and Technology. Submit paper to <a href="http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History/" target="_blank">http://www.softconf.com/asist2/History/</a> (choose the "Research Award" category) by May 15, 2013.<br>
<br><br>The ASIS&T History Fund was established by the ASIS&T
Board of Directors in June 2000 for the purposes of supporting and
encouraging research and publication in the history of information
science and technology. The Fund is supported by donations (including
book loyalties) from ASIS&T members and others. The Fund Advisory
Board encourages further donations from anyone interested in supporting
historical study of information science and technology.<br>
<br>Members of the ASIS&T History Fund Advisory Board for 2013 are:<br>Sarah Buchanan, Chair<br>Lai Ma, Chair-Elect<br>Michael Buckland<br>Samantha Hastings<br>Trudi Bellardo Hahn<br><br><br>For further information please contact Lai Ma at <a href="mailto:malai0008@gmail.com" target="_blank">malai0008@gmail.com</a>.<br>
<br>Sincerely,<br><br>Lai Ma<br>Chair-Elect, SIG-HFIS<br>ASIS&T