James G. Ollé (1916-2001) was an active teacher and distinguished writer in the field of library history; the Library and Information History Group has offered awards in his memory since 2002 with the intention of encouraging a high level of activity in library and information history. 

Individuals may apply for an award of up to £500 each year for expenses relating to a library history project. Examples of what an Award might be used to fund include:

• Access to primary resources, e.g. travel, procurement of scans/photographs, one year's subscription to databases or credits for sources such as birth/marriage/death records.
• Procurement of secondary sources, e.g. key reference texts, inter-library loan fees. 
  

Please note that the award is not intended to support conference attendance.

Anyone with a keen interest in library and/or information history is encouraged to apply, regardless of academic affiliation, but recipients must be members of CILIP Library and Information History Group (already, or willing to join upon receipt of an award).

James Ollé Award recipients will be asked to write a report (maximum 1000 words) of the work undertaken for inclusion in the LIHG's Newsletter, and may be invited to present a short paper at an LIHG conference or meeting, such as the AGM.

To apply for the award, please send a short CV, statement of plans and draft budget to the LIHG's Awards Manager.  Applications may be made throughout the year.  

Potential applicants are welcome to contact the Awards Manager with any queries about the award, or to request sample statements/budgets to help with their application.

Dr Dorothy Clayton
Awards Manager, Library and Information History Group
Tel: 0161 826 3883
Email: dorothy.clayton@manchester.ac.uk