**Cross posted; please excuse duplication.**

FIRST STEP AWARD DEADLINE EXTENDED

The First Step Award deadline has been extended from December 1, 2005 to
December 15, 2005.

The ALCTS Serials Section presents the 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 Serials Section activities.  All ALA
members with five or less years’ professional experience in the serials
field, and 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.

Please nominate yourself or others to take advantage of this generous award.

Send nominations to: Christa Easton, chair, First Step Jury,
ceaston@stanford.edu.  References should be sent as an e-mail attachment by
the referee.

Best regards,
Christa Easton (First Step Award Winner, 1993)

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Christa Easton
Head of Acquisitions
Stanford University Libraries
Stanford, CA 94305
ceaston@stanford.edu
(650) 723-7907
(650) 723-4775 fax