She asked if anyone knew whether the various Michigan chapters of the Special Library Association were planning any programs on the switch from the Standard Industrial Code to the North American Classification System. Additional program ideas included the movement of items to electronic format and inviting the new Superintendent of Documents to address Godort of Michigan. Minutes supplied by Sharon Bradley. The Thurston plaque recognizes a contribution to the professional literature by a practicing documents or other librarian which improves access to government information at the international, Federal, state, or local level. The contribution should have been published within the past three years.
Electronic publication is acceptable.
If unpublished, it should have been completed in the past three years. Nominations must be submitted on a special form. The deadline for submitting the nomination form is April 1, 1998. The award is presented in the memory of Paul W. Thurston, who set exemplary professional standards during his career as a documents librarian. The Jennie Award , named in honor of Jennie Cross, may be presented to a member of the Michigan documents community in recognition of current outstanding achievement or special service.