Call for Award Applications

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Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002
From: Betty Landesman <bettyindc_at_yahoo.edu>
Subject: Call for Award Applications

It's not too late to apply!  The submission deadline for the First Step
Award has been extended to January 3.  If you plan to send an application,
please let me know ASAP so we can work out the delivery details.
Description of the award follows.

Betty Landesman
Chair, ALCTS SS First Step Award Committee
bettyindc_at_yahoo.edu

First Step Award: The award, a Wiley Professional Development Grant, is
presented by the ALCTS Serials Section.  The award provides librarians who
are new to the serials field with the opportunity to broaden their
perspectives, and encourages professional development and participation at
American Library Association (ALA) conferences and Serials Section
activities. All ALA members with five or less years professional experience
in the serials field, who have not previously attended an ALA Annual
Conference, are eligible.  The award consists of $1,500 donated by John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., and is applicable toward round trip transportation,
lodging, registration fees, etc.  Eligible applicants may apply more than
once.  Winners will be chosen based on:  commitment to professional
development in the serials field, as evidenced by participation in
continuing education activities, workshops and previous participation in
professional activities; candidate’s written justification for the grant in
terms of commitment to and interest in serials related work; personal
professional development; financial need; two letters of reference; and a
vita.

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