Call for Submissions
2001 VRA Nancy DeLaurier Writing Awards
In 1996, the Visual Resources Association established the Nancy
DeLaurier Writing Awards, named in honor of one of the founding members
of our professional organization. The VRA Executive Board feels that
these awards, to be offered annually, are a fitting tribute to Ms.
DeLaurier, who has encouraged professional development for visual
resources curators for many years.
A committee to administer the awards based upon criteria for application
guidelines was formed from the VRA membership. The current Nancy
DeLaurier Writing Awards Committee members are: Jenni Rodda (Chair),
Jane Goldberg, Mark Pompelia, Eric Schwab, and Sandra Walker. The
recipients of the 2001 awards will be announced at the 2002 VRA/ARLIS
Annual Conference in St. Louis, where the recipients will be recognized,
if present. Two awards will be offered; submissions will be judged in
two categories, student and professional. Awards may be made in one or
both of the categories, at the discretion of the Committee. Each award
recipient will receive $200 and a one-year complimentary VRA membership.
Winning nominations may be published in the VRA Bulletin.
The Committee is issuing a call for papers (ten to twenty pages in
length) for nomination or self-nomination for the award on a topic
significantly relevant to the field of visual resources. Appropriate
illustrations may be included. Submissions should be received by the
Chair of the Nancy DeLaurier Writing Awards Committee no later than June
30, 2001. Electronic submissions will also be accepted. Submissions
should be sent to: Jenni Rodda, Curator, Visual Resources Collections,
Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, 1 East 78th Street, New
York, NY 10021; e-mail: [log in to unmask]; tel: 212-992-5872; fax:
212-992-5807. Papers might address the effects of new technologies on
visual resources; new methods of organization and accessing visual
information; historical overviews of early visual technology,
theoretical analysis of the Internet and websites and their impact on
visual resources; critiques of controversial issues affecting visual
resources institutions; or issues affecting the profession.
Visual Resources Association membership is not required for
participation. Previously published papers may be nominated. In the
student category, applicants must show proof of student status at the
time of submission by including a photocopy of a student ID (either
graduate or undergraduate) with the paper. Papers completed for a degree
may be submitted. An entrant may submit more than one paper provided
they are on different topics. Papers may be co-authored, in which case
co-authors receiving the award will divide the cash award.
Recipients shall be notified by the Committee by August 15, 2001. The
Committee reserves the right not to confer awards if submissions do not
meet the criteria.
Jenni Rodda, Curator (and Chair, NDWA Committee)
Visual Resources Collections
Institute of Fine Arts
1 East 78th Street
New York, NY 10021
212/992-5872 voice, 212/992-5807 fax
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