Friends of the University Libraries
Authors and Artists Recognition
The Friends of the University Libraries is an organization that supports the programs and
activities of the University Libraries, archives, and special collections. Membership in The
Friends is voluntary and open to all interested individuals.
Guiding Principle for Authors and Artists Recognition
The scholarly and creative achievements of active and retired Bowling Green State
University faculty and staff extend the bodies of knowledge in academic disciplines,
contribute to the culture, and enhance the reputation of the University. The Friends of
the University Libraries honor BGSU faculty and staff members for their scholarly
publications and artistic achievements through the annual Authors and Artists
Recognition Program and Reception.
Purpose
The purpose of the Authors and Artists Recognition Program and Reception is to
publicly express appreciation to BGSU authors and artists for their important
contributions to their disciplines, the culture, and the University.
Selection Procedure
The Friends Board Awards and Recognitions Committee, with the assistance of
University units, selects the honorees. Nominations must meet the criteria for
recognition, and achievements must be completely documented on the appropriate
nomination form.
Key Terms—The following definitions are provided to assist in the nomination process.
They are listed in the order in which they appear in the "Criteria for Recognition"
section.
Commercial press—for-profit publishing houses such as Academic Press,
Addison-Wesley, Blackwell, Human Kinetics, McGraw Hill, Oryx
Press, Prentice Hall, Sage, and Wiley
Scholarly press—not-for-profit publishers such as university presses,
learned societies, scholarly associations, and research libraries (e.g.,
American Historical Association, American Psychiatric Publishing,
Beacon Press, Brookings Institution Press, Getty Publications, The
Johns Hopkins University Press, National Gallery of Art, and ISI
Books).
Endorsement—a brief narrative that addresses the importance of the nominated
work within the field and notes the significance of the accomplishment
Peer-review—assessment of scholarly work by the author's peers
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Review process—the procedure by which journal editors determine whether a
manuscript is suitable for publication; the review process is usually
described in the journal under headings such as "Editorial Policy" or
"Instructions to Authors."
Regional, national, international—Characterization of an event as "regional,"
"national," or "international" depends not on its location, but on its intended
audience and its significance. The intended audience and the significance of
the event must be established in the endorsement.
Premiere/debut—initial public appearance or presentation
Criteria for Recognition
The minimum criterion for a BOOK AUTHOR is the publication by a commercial or
scholarly press of the first edition or substantially revised subsequent edition of a
scholarly book or textbook. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in
an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University
unit.
The minimum criterion for a BOOK CHAPTER AUTHOR is the publication by a
commercial or scholarly press of the original version or a substantially revised
subsequent version of a book chapter. The nomination must be accompanied by a
review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the
nominee's University unit.
The minimum criterion for a JOURNAL ARTICLE(S) AUTHOR is the publication of an
article in a peer-reviewed journal of national or international standing and distribution.
The nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the article and a copy of the
journal's review process.
The minimum criterion for special recognition for a JOURNAL ARTICLE(S) AUTHOR is
recognition or commendation for an article (e.g., "Best Paper") within its field during the
past academic year, although the article itself may have been published previously. The
nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the commendation.
The minimum criterion for a BOOK EDITOR is the publication by a commercial or
scholarly press of the first edition or substantially revised subsequent edition of a
scholarly book or textbook, including a significant contribution (i.e., one or more
chapters) by the editor. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an
appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University
unit.
The minimum criterion for a JOURNAL EDITOR is editorship of a peer-reviewed
national or international journal. The nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the
journal's review process and a copy of the page that lists the members of its editorial
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board. This recognition will be given only once to an editor for that particular journal.
The minimum criterion for recognition of an ARTIST is a premiere/debut exhibition that
is above and beyond normal University activities and is on a regional, national, or
international level. The nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an
appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University
unit.
The minimum criterion for the recognition of a THEATRE/MEDIA ARTIST is a design,
production, original script, or a premiere/debut performance that is above and beyond
normal University activities and is on a regional, national, or international level. The
nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for
the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.
The minimum criterion for the recognition of a MUSICAL ARTIST is a sound recording
or a premiere/debut performance that is above and beyond normal University activities
and is on a regional, national, or international level. The nomination must be
accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an
endorsement by the nominee's University unit.
The minimum criterion for the recognition of a DANCER is a premiere/debut
performance that is above and beyond normal University activities and is on a regional,
national, or international level. The nomination must be accompanied by a review
printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's
University unit.
The minimum criterion for the recognition of a COMPOSER is the premiere/debut
performance of an original composition that is above and beyond normal University
activities and is on a regional, national, or international level. The nomination must be
accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for the field OR an
endorsement by the nominee's University unit.
The minimum criterion for the recognition of a CHOREOGRAPHER is the
premiere/debut performance of an original composition that is above and beyond
normal University activities and is on a regional, national, or international level. The
nomination must be accompanied by a review printed in an appropriate publication for
the field OR an endorsement by the nominee's University unit.
Revised December 2011