Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research
Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer • 1929 - 2006President, 1979-1996
Established in 1989 Selected annually by the Dwight Marvin
Library faculty librarians Recognizes a student’s outstanding
accomplishment in library-based research
The Award
the librarians selected multiple winners with modest awards and recognition.
For about 20 years
May 5, 2009 You have been nominated to receive the Library Award for Excellence in Research at Hudson Valley
Community College. Papers were submitted by Hudson Valley faculty, and were reviewed for proper documentation, the
use of appropriate sources, selection of a variety and number of resources, and evidence of research skills and ingenuity.
You should be very proud of your distinguished work and are cordially invited to attend the Library Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in the Library Multipurpose Room at 2:00 PM. Feel free to bring a guest, parents, etc.! Winning papers will be announced at the ceremony.
Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, May 12 at 4 PM to 629.7319. On behalf of the Library Director, faculty and staff, thank you for contributing to the tradition of
excellence at Hudson Valley Community College. It is indeed an honor to be nominated for this prestigious award.
Very truly yours, Valerie A. Lang, Librarian and Assistant Professor
We sent a letter informing the students who had been nominated of the date and time of the
ceremony.
MLA, APA & Chicago StyleWinners, Honorable Mentions
Hudson Valley Community College Dwight Marvin Library
Excellence in Student Research
Awards Ceremony
2008-2009
“Global Warming and Its Effects on Oceans”
Elizabeth Morelli
Hudson Valley Community College Dwight Marvin Library Excellence in Student
ResearchMLA Honorable Mention
English Composition Sara Tedesco, Instructor
Beverly Stewart
“Mental Retardation”
Comments:Submitted by: Nancy Cupolo
“Book Banning”Syreeta Nurse
Hudson Valley Community College Dwight Marvin Library Excellence in Student
ResearchMLA FORMAT WINNER
English Composition Assistant Professor Megheen Mulholland
Instructors were invited to speak.Attention was given to every paper.
Schedule of Award ceremony often conflicted with work, exams and obligations
Students were not always clear on whether a nomination meant winning.
Small award amount
Shortcomings
◦ The Library Director and I met with the Foundation to determine if they could support the library research awards through one of their funds so that the award was more substantial and had greater campus recognition and prestige.
◦ Through our conversations with them, we discovered that an existing fund was already set up for this purpose and could support one award of $150 annually.
Summer 2009
One award of $150 Fund managed by The Foundation The award-winner is recognized at Student
Honors Convocation, and also in the commencement program.
Selected student’s name is engraved in a plaque for display in library
2009-2010
Nominated by the faculty member for whom the research paper was completed
The work nominated must have received a grade of A from the nominating faculty member.
Student Eligibility
1. 1. Extensive bibliography with minimum of five sources and various formats2.
2. Evidence of initiative, persistence, and ingenuity in identifying sources3.
3. Evidence of critical thinking in evaluating sources for credibility and appropriateness4.
4. Correct citation format5.
5. Free of plagiarism (papers may be reviewed using turnitin.com or similar software)
Award Selection Criteria
Criteria Unacceptable Acceptable Good ExemplaryExtensive bibliography with minimum of five sources
Less than 5 sources
5 sources 6-7 sources 8 or more sources
Evidence of initiative, persistence, and ingenuity in identifying sources in various formats
All from one source type
Mix of 2 source types
Mix of more than 2 source types
Mix of more than 5 source types
Evidence of critical thinking in evaluating sources for credibility and appropriateness
Inappropriate dates for topic; all inappropriate authorities
Mix of appropriate and inappropriate dates; mix of authoritative and non-authoritative
Appropriate dates for all materials; all reliable authorities
Appropriate dates for all materials; seminal authorities
Correct citation format
Many errors Most entries conform to style; minor entries are numerous
All entries conform to required style with few punctuation errors
No style or punctuation errors
Free of plagiarism
Throughout paper
Some None None
Assessment Rubric (See handout)
“I really appreciated the Library Awards because they were not the Bulmer Award. They provided an opportunity for the hard working students who use our library and the library staff to receive some recognition for their hard work. Your award put smiles on a large number of faces on campus. You knew the students who won the awards because they were the same students that you had guided from fear of the library to skilled researchers.
It is based upon this that I request that you consider bringing back the Library Awards next year. It is not about the money for these students. It is often about receiving a letter from librarians that the paper that they had created had been chosen for consideration for a research award. Each year for a few students it was the thrill of getting a certificate and a few minutes in the spotlight while a person who understood what high quality research was spoke about the outstanding work that they had done.”
Concerns
“Although, I am happy to see one student be recognized monetarily, there are several students that will not be recognized. I appreciate the offer of submitting this semester's papers for next year- however, for some students who leave and come back- it loses some excitement. In fact, some students use the nomination as to enhance their transfer applications.
I have had students who have received an award in the past, or who were just nominated... but are not likely candidates for the Bulmer award. And the Marvin Library Research Award ceremony was their only opportunity for recognition.”
Concerns
Solution
The Best of Both Worlds
Bulmer Award Library Ceremony
The recipient of the Bulmer Award needs to be identified by May 2nd to be included in Student Honors Convocation and the commencement program.
◦ Award: Papers must be received by:
◦ Bulmer Award April 27th? (a Wednesday)◦ Library Ceremony __/__/__
(Date of Library reception? __/__/__)
Timeframe
