http://www.ala.org/nmrt/initiatives/applyforfunds/shirleyolofson
Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Application
Application deadline: December 20, 2013
The Shirley Olofson Memorial Award is presented annually in honor of
Shirley Olofson, a well-respected former NMRT President, who died during
her term in office. The award, which is intended to help defray costs to
attend the ALA Annual Conference, will be presented in the form of a
check for $1,000 during the 2014 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
The winner will be chosen in January before the ALA Midwinter Meeting.
All applicants will be notified in March.
Requirements
Applicants must be members of ALA and NMRT, participate actively in the
library profession, show promise or activity in the area of professional
development, have valid financial need, and have not attended more than
five ALA annual conferences.
Instructions
Fill out the application form. Include a current resume that lists
educational background and degrees, library positions you've held,
activity in ALA, NMRT, or other ALA groups, activity in other library
associations, and participation in scholarly activity.
Write a short essay or paragraph that explains the reasons you are
applying for this award. Address your financial need. (Specify what
expenses are funded by your employer or other resources, e.g.
registration, travel, lodging, and meals, etc. and what expenses you pay
on your own.)
If you do not receive an email acknowledgment within two business days
after submitting this application form, please send an email to Michael
Mungin at munginmj_at_jmu.edu<mailto:munginmj_at_jmu.edu>
Applicants will be notified of incomplete applications.
http://www.ala.org/nmrt/initiatives/applyforfunds/shirleyolofson
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