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CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals 7 Ridgmount St, London WC1E 7AE. Tel: 020 7255 0500 Textphone: 020 7255 0505 Fax: 020 7255 0501 E-mail: [log in to unmask] News from CILIP Thursday 11 November 2004 For immediate release (Please copy to online discussion lists) Your chance to nominate your outstanding reference work of 2004 Nominations open for the 2004 CILIP Information Services Group/Nielsen BookData Reference Awards 2004 Which do you think are the recent outstanding reference works of the past year? Now's your chance to nominate the work that has most impressed you in the Reference Awards 2004. Administered by the Information Services Group (ISG) of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, and sponsored by leading bibliographic information supplier Nielsen BookData, the Award is open to works first published between 1 July 2003 and 31 December 2004. All nominations are welcome - from individuals, libraries, publishers and other organisations. Since 1970, the Reference Awards have recognised excellence, promoted awareness of outstanding reference books and products, encouraged quality and set industry standards. The two Awards on offer are: The Besterman/McColvin Medals for outstanding works of reference published in the UK are awarded in two categories: print and electronic. Winners receive a cash prize of £500 accompanied by a certificate and commemorative medal. Judges will assess the nominees on: * authority of the work and the quality and kind of articles and entries * accessibility and arrangement of the information * scope and coverage * style * relevance and quality of the illustrations * quality of indexing * adequacy of the bibliographies and references * up-to-dateness of the information * physical presentation * originality of the work The Walford Award is presented to an individual who has made a sustained contribution to the science and art of bibliography in the UK. Again, the winner receives a cash prize of £500 and a certificate. Winners will be announced and the awards presented at a special ceremony during Umbrella 2005 in Manchester, 30 June - 2 July. All those who nominate or who publish any of the nominated works will be invited to attend the ceremony, along with all those nominated. Information on how to make nominations for any of these Awards is available on CILIP's web site at www.cilip.org.uk/aboutcilip/medalsandawards/Reference or from Valerie J Nurcombe, ISG Chairman, 42 Moors Lane, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 1JX. Email: [log in to unmask] <Mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Notes to Editors CILIP Information Services Group ISG supports members' interests in the provision of information services by promoting activities that improve the effectiveness of information provision to all sectors of society. The ISG liaises with all bodies within the information profession which are concerned with information transfer to promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the importance of information work, within our profession and more widely within the industry. ISG hopes to extend its training programme, particularly in the area of continuing education and to stimulate and develop new ideas through the exchange of information. ISG has recognised expertise in specific areas, such as official publications, as well as a publications programme, including the journal Refer. Geographical coverage is through regional sections offering visits, seminars and other local events. Its cross sectoral appeal is reflected in current membership from all types and sizes of library and information unit. For further information go to www.cilip.org.uk/groups/isg/isg.html. Nielsen BookData Nielsen BookData is proud to sponsor the CILIP Information Services Group / Nielsen BookData Reference Award for the third year running. We believe this award allows us to recognise and reward excellence in reference material across the library and information industry ensuring that reference professionals are fully appreciated for their commitment and contribution to our industry. Nielsen BookData was formed during 2002 following the merger of Whitaker Information Services, Book Data and First Edition. The company provides high quality bibliographic information which is used for acquisition and cataloguing in libraries all over the world. Nielsen BookNet provides transactional services including EDI messaging, allowing the industry to trade electronically. For further information on any of our services please contact Claire Dowbekin, UK Library Manager, on 0870 777 8710 or email [log in to unmask] <Mailto:[log in to unmask]>. CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals CILIP is the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers, with around 23,000 members working in all sectors, including business and industry, science and technology, further and higher education, schools, local and central government, the health service, the voluntary sector, national and public libraries. For more information about CILIP, please go to www.cilip.org.uk. - Ends -