The Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research is selected annually by the Dwight Marvin Library faculty and recognizes a student’s outstanding accomplishment in library-based research.
To be eligible, a student must be nominated by the faculty member for whom the research assignment was completed. The work nominated must have received a grade of A from the nominating faculty member.
Award selection criteria are as follows:
1. Extensive bibliography with minimum of five sources and various formats
2. Evidence of initiative, persistence, and ingenuity in identifying sources
3. Evidence of critical thinking in evaluating sources for credibility and appropriateness
4. Correct citation format
5. Free of plagiarism (papers may be reviewed using turnitin.com or similar software)
Dr. Bulmer established the award in 1989 when he was president of the college. The library has continued the tradition for 20 years by selecting multiple winners, who received modest awards and recognition. In 2009-10, one award of $150 was instituted from a fund managed by the college’s Foundation for the specific purpose of recognizing library research excellence. The award-winner is recognized at Student Honors Convocation and also in the commencement program.
All nominees will be recognized at a reception in the Marvin Library on May 9 from 2 – 4 pm including nominating faculty and guests.
Please note that the deadline to nominate papers from the 2010-2011 academic year is noon on Apr. 28. This timeframe is to allow for inclusion at Student Honors Convocation. Eligible papers received by faculty after the Apr. 28 due date may be submitted for consideration for the 2011-2012 award.
Papers should be submitted to Valerie Lang or Karen Ayotte in the Marvin Library.
Please direct any questions you may have to Valerie Lang at ext. 7319.
Thank you for your continued support of this prestigious award and for encouraging recognition of all deserving students.
Nominate your student Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research.
Published: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 by v.waldin