ProQuest names Samuel Dodson, an MLIS student at the University of British Columbia, the recipient of the 2015 Roger K. Summit Scholarship.
For more than 20 years this prestigious scholarship of US$5,000, named in honor of Dialog founder Roger K. Summit, a pioneer in developing online information retrieval services, has been given to a promising graduate student in library and information sciences. Mr. Dodson was presented the award June 14 at the Special Libraries Association’s annual conference in Boston.
“Our selection committee reviewed a remarkable field of applicants this year,” said Lynda James-Gilboe, ProQuest vice president, customer experience. “Samuel is one of the strongest candidates we have seen over the years. He has a computer science background and is currently pursuing a dual Master of Archival Studies and Master of Library and Information Studies. His innovative thinking and work in helping libraries make a smooth, successful digital migration make him an ideal recipient of the scholarship.”
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Congratulations Sam!
