An award bearing the name of George Gaumond, University Librarian at Valdosta State University (1989-2010) and founder of VSU’s Master of Library and Information Science program, will be given each year at the Dewar College of Education and Human Services annual awards ceremony to a current MLIS student who has demonstrated exemplary scholarship and service.

Nominations of candidates to be considered for the award will be accepted from current students, alumni, and faculty. Self-nominations are permitted.

A.  Selection Criteria

1. Completion of 27 credits (nine graduate level courses) or more toward the MLIS degree.  The 27 credits must be completed at the time of application or nomination.

2. Evidence of exemplary scholarship which may include but is not limited to:

     a. 3.8 GPA or higher.

     b. Publications, book or media reviews, editorships.

     c. Presentations or participation on discussion panels.

3.  Contribution to the profession through service which may include but is not limited to:

     a. Activities in professional or LIS student organizations beyond membership.

     b. Membership(s) on professional boards or other governance bodies.

     c. Volunteer activities related to libraries or librarianship.

 

B.  Submitting an Application

1. Deadline for applications: February 1.

2. Write a cover letter that includes a brief profile of your career goals and your progress toward those goals so far. 

3. Complete the MLIS Program of Study form. Your Program of Study form must include a list of the courses you have completed with the grades you received and the courses you are planning to take and when you plan to take them The blank Program of Study form is located on the MLIS Academic Advising webpage under Program of Study Forms: /colleges/education/master-of-library-and-information-science/student-resources/advising.php  

4. Have your application letter and Program of Study form ready, and fill out the .

 

C.  Award Acceptance

The George Gaumond Award honoree will be recognized and receive a plaque at the Dewar College of Education and Human Services annual awards ceremony.  Plaques will be mailed to those awardees who are not able to attend in person.