ed. note:  This is a slightly revised version of the "ALAO Research
Grant" message, which was posted to the list yesterday.   -- bml

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Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Research Grant Announcement

The ALAO Research and Publication Committee is now accepting proposals
for the 1994-1995 ALAO research grent. The Assoication has $500.00
available to assist members involved in research projects of interest to
academic libraries and librarians.  Past grants have covered a wide range of
topics.

To assist the membership, the Committee this year extends an offer to
critique proposal before final submission.  Points that the Committee
will consider are: adherence to ALAO guidelines for grant proposals,
clairity, and focus.  Note that submission or non submission of proposals
for critique will not effect the final consideration for the award.

To apply, follow the guidelines listed below and submit all proposals by
May 10, 1995 to: ALAO Research and Publication Committee. c/o Ohio
College Association, P.O. Box 3082, Columbus, Ohio 43209.  To submit a
proposal for critique, send materials by April 1, 1995, to: Stephen L.
Hupp, Capital University Library, 2199 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
43209. FAX: 614-236-6490; Email: shupp@capital.edu.  Applicants must be
an ALAO member and work in the state of Ohio.

Each proposal must include:

1.) A brief abstract of no more than fifty words describing the primary
purpose and amount of funding desired.

2.) A description of proposed work, including objectives, brief discussion
of previous work on the topic, methodology, and plans for evaluation.
Avoid the use of acronyms and jargon without appropriate reference to full
names and definitions.

3.) Information regarding the anticipated duration of the project and evidence
that the time to undertake the work will be available.  Provide a timetable
which specifies the estimated amount of time to be spent at each stage of the
project.

4.) Assessment of the potential utility of research results for librarianship.

5.) Plans for disseminating the results.

6.) Current curriculum vita of the princaipal investigator(s).

7.) A detailed budget for the project, linking costs to projected work.
Consider all direct and indirect costs, such as staff time, printing and
postage, supplies and services required to complete the work.  Reference
Any other anticipated source of support for the project.

8.) Send the original and four copies of the application.