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CHICAGO — The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), is pleased to offer an award for the best unpublished manuscript submitted by a student or students enrolled in an 91´«Ã½-accredited graduate program. Sponsored by and , the award consists of $1,000, publication in LITA’s refereed journal, Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) and a certificate. The deadline for submission of the manuscript is February 28, 2017.

The purpose of the award is to recognize superior student writing and to enhance the professional development of students. The manuscript can be written on any aspect of libraries and information technology. Examples include, but are not limited to, digital libraries, metadata, authorization and authentication, electronic journals and electronic publishing, open source software, distributed systems and networks, computer security, intellectual property rights, technical standards, desktop applications, online catalogs and bibliographic systems, universal access to technology, and library consortia.

At the time the unpublished manuscript is submitted, the applicant must be enrolled in .

To be eligible, applicants must follow and fill out (PDF). Send the signed, completed forms electronically no later than February 28, 2017, to the Award Committee Chair, Rebecca Rose at Rebecca.Rose@ung.edu.

The award will be presented at the LITA President’s Program during the 2017 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

About LITA

Established in 1966, LITA is the leading organization reaching out across types of libraries to provide education and services for a broad membership of more than 2,500 system librarians, library administrators, library schools, vendors, and many others interested in leading edge technology and applications for librarians and information providers. For more information, , or contact the LITA office at 800-545-2433, ext. 4268 or email us at lita@ala.org.

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