The ALCTS Continuing Resources Section presents the First Step Award, a
Wiley Professional Development Grant. 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 Continuing
Resources Section activities. ALCTS members with five or less years of
professional experience in the continuing resources field 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
continuing resources field as shown 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 continuing resources related
work; personal professional development; financial need; two letters of
reference; and a vita.
Send nominations to: Mark Hemhauser, chair, First Step Jury,
mbhhbm_at_umd.edu<mailto:mbhhbm_at_umd.edu>.
The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2013. Mark your calendar so
you don't forget to apply!
Visit the First Step Award page for more information:
http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/firststep<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/firststep&k=WP1bMHVseboJL1xhlI0uEw%3D%3D%0A&r=AViVk%2FmzikinBtnMG5BKKw%3D%3D%0A&m=%2FL8%2FjYjhRt4I14VHSoGrohgwHvztMbWiNcvk3okPhI8%3D%0A&s=a6007804d7d9d5e86da65e028187dcd0a0f05c7933dd60e3831d857bb65c2dc5>
Buddy Pennington
Director of Collections and Access Management
University of Missouri--Kansas City
308 Miller Nichols Library
800 East 51st St.
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
penningtonb_at_umkc.edu<mailto:penningtonb_at_umkc.edu>
816-235-1548
816-333-5584 (fax)
UMKC Libraries
http://library.umkc.edu
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