Call for nominations--Gaylord Collections Conservation Award

Applications for the Gaylord Collections Conservation Award are due
by December 1, 1998. The award supports the professional development
of individuals involved in the conservation of library and archival
collections. Fundable activities include workshops, courses,
internships (formal and informal), and conferences on conservation
topics. Funds may be used for tuition, registration fees, travel, or
accommodation costs. Eligibility: The applicant should be an
individual engaged full-time in the conservation of library or
archival collections (book, paper, photographic materials).
Applicants will be judged by the quality of the proposal, their
qualifications, and the potential impact of the proposal on the
collections in their care

Award: $1000 grant for the activities described in the grant
application, plus an all expense paid trip to the annual conference
of the American Institute for Conservation in St. Louis, MO in June
of 1999. Obligations: The winner must complete grant activities
between June, 1999 and May 30, 2000 and submit a brief report before
May 30, 2000. To obtain an application form, contact Jody McNichol
at Gaylord by email, phone, or mail at:

Gaylord Bros., Collection Conservation Award, Box 4901, Syracuse, NY
13221-4901. Phone: 800-448-6160. Email: mcnichol [at] gaylord__com
Application forms must be received by December 1, 1996. If you have
any questions about your proposal or eligibility, call Peter
Verheyen at the Gaylord Preservation Help Line, 800-428-3631 on
Thursdays or Fridays.

Peter D. Verheyen
Archival Product Development Manager / Conservator
Gaylord Brothers
Box 4901
Syracuse, NY 13221
315-457-5070, ext.203
Fax: 315-451-4760

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