FIRST STEP AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT -- Michelle Sitko Stephen D. Clark 06 Oct 1999 07:43 UTC
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FIRST STEP AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 17:43:21 -0400 From: Michelle Sitko <sitko@marywood1.marywood.edu> ************************************************************** This message is being posted on several lists. Please excuse the duplication. CALLING ALL NEW SERIAL LIBRARIANS! Applications are being accepted for the "First Step Award-Wiley Professional Development Grant," a cash award which is applicable toward travel costs for the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, July 6-13, 2000. PURPOSE: The purpose of the $1,500 grant is to provide librarians new to the serials field with the opportunity to broaden their perspective and to encourage professional development in ALA Conferences and participation in Serials Section activities. ELIGIBILITY: All ALA members with five or fewer years' professional experience in the serials field and who have not previously attended an ALA Annual Conference are eligible. Cash awards are applicable toward round trip transportation, lodging, registration fees, etc. Eligible applicants may apply more than once. APPLICATION PROCESS: Completed applications shall be sent to the Chair of the First Step Award Committee by the December 15, 1999 deadline. Each application shall include: 1. A cover letter with candidate's justification for the grant in terms of commitment to/interest in serials related work; personal/professional development activities; how the grant would increase the candidate's professional career contributions; how the grant would benefit the candidate in his/her current position; and financial need. 2. Candidate's current resume. 3. Two supporting letters of reference (may be included with candidate's application or sent under separate cover). COMMITTEE CHAIR CONTACT INFORMATION: Elna Saxton Chair, First Step Award Committee University of Cincinnati Langsam Library PO Box 210033 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0033 Phone: 513/556-1413 Fax: 513/556-1505 Email: Elna.Saxton@UC.edu DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, December 15, 1999. All applications and supporting letters must be received by the deadline in order to be considered. CRITERIA: 1. Commitment to professional development in the serials field as evidenced by participation in continuing education activities, workshops, previous participation in professional activities, etc. 2. Candidate's written justification for the grant in terms of commitment to/interest in serials related work, personal professional need. 3. Two supporting letters of reference. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ELNA SAXTON **************************************************** Elna L. Saxton Head, Periodical Services Department University of Cincinnati Libraries Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0033 EMail:Elna.Saxton@UC.edu Ph:513/556-1413 Fax:513/556-1505