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Subject: FIRST STEP AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 17:43:21 -0400
From: Michelle Sitko <sitko@marywood1.marywood.edu>

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CALLING ALL NEW SERIAL LIBRARIANS!

Applications are being accepted for the "First Step Award-Wiley
Professional Development Grant," a cash award which is applicable toward
travel costs for the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, July 6-13, 2000.

PURPOSE:
The purpose of the $1,500 grant is to provide librarians new to the
serials
field with the opportunity to broaden their perspective and to encourage
professional development in ALA Conferences and participation in Serials
Section activities.

ELIGIBILITY:
All ALA members with five or fewer years' professional experience in the
serials field and who have not previously attended an ALA Annual
Conference
are eligible. Cash awards are applicable toward round trip
transportation,
lodging, registration fees, etc. Eligible applicants may apply more than
once.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Completed applications shall be sent to the Chair of the First Step
Award
Committee by the December 15, 1999 deadline. Each application shall
include:

1. A cover letter with candidate's justification for the grant in terms
of
commitment to/interest in serials related work; personal/professional
development activities; how the grant would increase the candidate's
professional career contributions; how the grant would benefit the
candidate in his/her current position; and financial need.
2. Candidate's current resume.
3. Two supporting letters of reference (may be included with candidate's
application or sent under separate cover).

COMMITTEE CHAIR CONTACT INFORMATION:

Elna Saxton
Chair, First Step Award Committee
University of Cincinnati
Langsam Library
PO Box 210033
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0033

Phone: 513/556-1413
Fax:   513/556-1505
Email: Elna.Saxton@UC.edu

DEADLINE:

5:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, December 15, 1999.
All applications and supporting letters must be received by the deadline
in
order to be considered.

CRITERIA:

1. Commitment to professional development in the serials field as
evidenced
by participation in continuing education activities, workshops, previous
participation in professional activities, etc.
2. Candidate's written justification for the grant in terms of
commitment
to/interest in serials related work, personal professional need.
3. Two supporting letters of reference.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ELNA SAXTON

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Elna L. Saxton
Head, Periodical Services Department
University of Cincinnati Libraries
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0033
EMail:Elna.Saxton@UC.edu        Ph:513/556-1413  Fax:513/556-1505