24:2 (2009:05) Profile: Gracemary Smulewitz
May 14, 2009 at 2:52 pm | In Profiles | Leave a CommentPROFILE
Gracemary Smulewitz
Department Head, Distributed Technical Services, Rutgers University Libraries
Susan Davis, Profiles Editor
I’ve known Gracemary for a number of years now, as we have crossed paths at both NASIG and ALA Conferences. We served together on the (then) Serials Section First Step Award Committee and had a really great time meeting the award winner at the ALCTS reception. I then learned more about her knowledge of horseracing when NASIG held its conference over Derby weekend in Denver (if only I’d had some of my retirement money on this year’s 50-1 winner!). We lounged by the pool after the conference in Phoenix, a most excellent place to bond with fellow NASIG members! Gracemary is co-chairing the conference mentoring program this year, which I wanted to plug, and that’s how the delightful Gracemary was chosen to grace this column!
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24:2 (2009:05) Horizon Award Winner Essay
May 14, 2009 at 2:44 pm | In Award Winners, Guest Editorials | Leave a CommentHORIZON AWARD WINNER ESSAY
Kristen Blake
SERIALISTS VERSUS THE WILD
It would be difficult to imagine two careers perceived more differently than those of librarian and wilderness adventurer. In the popular imagination, librarians are known for their practicality, thoroughness, and love of organization. Wilderness adventurers, on the other hand, brave the elements and star in shows on the Discovery Channel. A closer look, however, reveals that the two professions have more in common than first meets the eye. The skills required to navigate a treacherous stretch of river rapids aren’t that different from those needed to face the turbulent waters of serials librarianship. Continue reading 24:2 (2009:05) Horizon Award Winner Essay…
24:2 (2009:05) 2009 Award Winners Announced
May 14, 2009 at 2:37 pm | In Award Winners | Leave a Comment2009 AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Patrick Carr and Carol Ficken, A&R Co-Chairs
The Awards & Recognitions Committee received many outstanding applications for the 2009 NASIG Awards. Among these were applications for the Rose Robischon Scholarship, which – thanks to generous financial support from Swets – is being offered for the first time in 2009. The award recipients will be presented with their awards at the opening session of the 2009 NASIG annual conference. NASIG is pleased to announce the following award recipients.
FRITZ SCHWARTZ SERIALS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Sara Newell, North Carolina Central University
HORIZON AWARD
Kristen Blake, North Carolina State University
MARCIA TUTTLE INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Oleg Vinogradov, Library of Congress
NASIG CONFERENCE STUDENT GRANT
Susan Clay, Valdosta State University
Julia Corrice, Syracuse University
Kiersten Frase, San Jose State University
Michael Kardos, University of Maryland
Kevin Lague, Simmons College
Kate Moore, Indiana University – Bloomington
Angela Rathmel, Emporia State University
NASIG CONFERENCE MEXICAN STUDENT GRANT
Sofia Elizabeth De La Mora Dozal, Facultad de Filosofia y Letras of the Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
ROSE ROBISCHON SCHOLARSHIP
Marilyn Carney, Wake Technical Community College
SERIALS SPECIALIST AWARD
Brenda Carrillo, University of the Pacific
24:2 (2009:05) NASIG Treasurer’s Report
May 14, 2009 at 2:31 pm | In Treasurer | Leave a CommentNASIG TREASURER’S REPORT
Peter Whiting, NASIG Treasurer
In January 2009 with the free consultation of Charles Schwab the investment money was transferred to the Charles Schwab cash account. The continued downward trend of stock market resulted in a loss in the investment fund. The steps taken were to be prudent and protective of the funds that are in the Charles Schwab account. The balance sheet below reflects our income and assets as of May 1, 2009. Current assets are $430,402.47.
BALANCE SHEET
(Includes unrealized gains)
2009 budget expenditures for NASIG committees.
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