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: Patrick Carr, chair, First Step Jury, carrp_at_ecu.edu
Visit the First Step Award page for more information:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/awards/grants/firststep.cfm
Deadline for nominations (self-nominations welcome) is December 1.
Posted on behalf of the First Step Award Committee
Kristin E. Martin
Electronic Resources Management Librarian
The University of Chicago Library
1100 E. 57th Street - JRL 170
Chicago, IL 60637
773-834-2702
kmarti_at_uchicago.edu
<http://m.lib.uci.edu/>
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