From: Connie Foster <Connie.Foster_at_wku.edu>
The North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) invites applicants for THE
MARCIA TUTTLE INTERNATIONAL GRANT.
PURPOSE: The grant will provide funding for an individual working in the area
of serials librarianship to foster international communication and education
through overseas activities such as but not limited to research, collaborative
projects, job exchanges, and presentation of papers at conferences. The grant
is named in honor of Marcia Tuttle. For biographical information about Marcia
Tuttle, click on: http://www.nasig.org/public/timedated/tuttle.html
TERM OF AWARD: One year.
ELIGIBILITY: The applicant must have at least 5 years of professional
experience in the serials information chain. The proposed project must deal
with some aspect of serials and include foreign travel. Foreign language
skills should be adequate to project needs.
HOW TO APPLY: The applicant should submit:
· a completed application
· a written proposal outlining the project and including proposed completion
dates
· current resume or curriculum vitae
· a minimum of 3 references, including one from the person's supervisor
(previous supervisor may be substituted if there is no current supervisor),
one from a colleague at a different institution or company,
· a letter of support from the foreign institution or collaborator as
appropriate.
AMOUNT OF THE AWARD: Each award includes a $1000 grant and one year of free
NASIG membership. NASIG may give more than one award in a year, or no award,
depending on applications.
AWARDEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES: The awardee will be expected to submit a final
project report to the NASIG Board. Other reporting mechanisms, such as the
presentation of a workshop based on the project at a NASIG annual conference,
may be required as well, depending on the nature of the proposal, and will be
agreed upon in advance.
AWARD CYCLE: There will be a call for applications twice a year, with
deadlines of April 30 and October 31. The deadline for this cycle is October
31, 2001. The Committee will respond within 4-6 weeks.
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APPLICATION FOR MARCIA TUTTLE INTERNATIONAL GRANT
APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE:
1.Name
Mailing address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
2. A written proposal outlining the project, including proposed
completion dates, and discussing the following topics:
a) What is the work to be accomplished?
b) What is the value of the proposed activity?
c) How will the proposed work be carried out?
d) How do your qualifications enable you to complete this activity?
e) What is the estimated budget?
3.A current resume or curriculum vitae
4.A minimum of 3 references, including one from your current supervisor, one
from a colleague in a different institution or company, and a letter of
support from the foreign institution or collaborator as appropriate
(references should send letters directly to address below)
References:
Name Institution/Company Telephone
PLEASE SEND APPLICATION AND REFERENCES, POSTMARKED BY October 31, 2001, TO:
Claire Dygert
Serials & Electronic Resources Librarian
American University Library
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202.885.3203
Fax: 202.885.3226
E-mail: cdygert_at_american.edu
Received on Fri Sep 07 2001 - 06:19:32 EDT