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        OCLC Research Technical Intern wins Student Writing Award
        Timothy J. Dickey has won&nbsp;the 2007 LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing Award, which will be presented on Sunday, 24 June, at the LITA Awards Reception at the ALA National Conference.
        lynn_connaway@oclc.org

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        June 15, 2006
        In addition to his work with OCLC Research, Timothy is a graduate student in the Kent State School of Library and Information Science.
        <P>The award-winning paper is titled, "FRBRization of a Library Catalog: Better Collocation of Records, Leading to Enhanced Search, Retrieval, and Display." It reviews the challenges and benefits of a FRBRized OPAC, with special consideration of the benefits to music, theology, fine arts, and literature collections. </P>
    <P>The award is sponsored by Ex Libris Group and the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).&nbsp; The paper will appear in the LITA journal, <EM>Information Technology and Libraries</EM>.</P>
    <P>Congratulations, Timothy!</P>
        <P>LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing&nbsp;Award announcement<BR><A href="http://www.lita.org/ala/lita/newandnoteworthy/2007exlibris_award.cfm">http://www.lita.org/ala/lita/newandnoteworthy/2007exlibris_award.cfm</A></P>

        Lynn Silipigni Connaway
        +1-303-246-3623

        Bob Bolander
        bolander@oclc.org
        +1-614-761-5207

        Consulting Research Scientist
        OCLC Programs and Research
        Communications &amp; Programs Manager
        OCLC Research