1998 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Christine DeZelar-Tiedman 23 Oct 1997 10:15 UTC
ANNOUNCEMENT [Distributed to multiple lists - Reply to dhogan@gorgas.lib.ua.edu, NOT to the list] 1998 3M/NMRT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT *APPLICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT* The ALA New Members Round Table (NMRT), is pleased to invite applications for the 1998 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant. The grant is sponsored by 3M's Safety and Security Systems Division which has generously provided support to 85 NMRT members since the grant's inception in 1975. GRANT PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the grant is to encourage professional development and participation by new ALA members in national ALA and NMRT activities. The 1998 grant will help finance attendance at the ALA Annual Conference which will be held in Washington, D.C., beginning June 25, 1998. The award covers round trip airfare, lodging, conference registration fees and some incidental expenses. ELIGIBILITY: All ALA/NMRT members within their first ten years of membership are eligible for the grant. Prospective applicants who are not NMRT members may join NMRT in order to become eligible. APPLICATION FORMS: Application forms are now available from: Donna R. Hogan Chair, 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Committee Reference Librarian University of Alabama Libraries Box 870266 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0266 voice) 205 348-9016 fax) 205 348-0760 email) dhogan@gorgas.lib.ua.edu Or, you may initiate the application process through the NMRT website at: http://www.tamucc.edu/~cshupala/3mpdinf.html Please note that supporting documentation must be submitted in addition to completion of the basic application form. APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 15, 1997 Applications may be submitted via fax (205 348-0760). Applications must be postmarked or faxed on or before 12/15/97. SELECTION CRITERIA: The committee looks for involvement or potential involvement in local, state, or national library associations and/or the potential to contribute to NMRT and ALA if funds are awarded. Also considered will be how the grant would benefit the applicant on the job and/or boost the career/contributions of the applicant. New ALA/NMRT members as well as "seasoned" NMRT members are encouraged to apply. SELECTION PROCESS: The selection of grant recipients rests solely with the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Committee, composed of NMRT members. Selection will take place at the ALA Midwinter Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana in January 1998. Up to three (3) recipients will be selected. Applicants need not be present. AWARD NOTIFICATION: The recipient(s) will be notified as soon as possible after Midwinter Conference. *Please reply to dhogan@gorgas.lib.ua.edu and NOT to the list* Donna R. Hogan Reference Librarian University of Alabama Libraries Box 870266 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0266 (205)348-9016 or FAX (205)348-0760