This is a reminder that the deadline for nominations for the ALISE Service Award is fast approaching. This Award recognizes regular and sustained service to ALISE. Criteria for this award include: * Candidate should be a current member of ALISE (required to establish eligibility for award) * Evidence of regular and sustained service to ALISE through the holding of various offices and positions within the organization or fulfilling specific responsibilities for the organization (35 points) * Participation in activities which have enhanced the stature, reputation, and overall strength of ALISE (35 points) * Representation of ALISE to other appropriate organizations, institutions, or governmental agencies (30 points) Nominations should consist of: * *A Nomination Letter* (electronically or in hard copy) describing the ways in which the nominee fulfills the criteria above, accompanied by * *Appropriate Supporting Documentation*, e.g., letters of support that address the criteria listed above; evidence that demonstrates how the nominee meets the criteria, such as a CV of the nominee or a description of his/her appropriate activities and contributions. Papers must be received no later than July 15, 2009. They should be emailed as an attachment in Word format to: Louise Spiteri Chair, ALISE Service Award [log in to unmask] Louise Spiteri, PhD Academic Program Director Master of Library& Information Studies School of Information Management Dalhousie University Halifax, NS Canada B3H 3J5 Voice: 902-494-2473 Fax: 902-494-2451 [log in to unmask] http://sim.management.dal.ca