Call for nominations--Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant

Nominations and applications are being accepted for the 2016
Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS)
Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant.

If you are interested in applying or nominating a candidate for the
awards, contact

    Julie Mosbo
    Chair, grant jury
    jmosbo<-at->library<.>tamu<.>edu

The deadline for nominations and supporting materials is December 1,
2015

The Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant was
established to honor Jan Merrill-Oldham, distinguished leader,
author, and mentor in the field of library and archives
preservation.  The grant provides the recipient the opportunity to
attend the American Library Association Annual Conference in order
to contribute to his/her professional development.

Nominees and applicants must have five or fewer years of experience
in the field of library and archives preservation and currently work
as a librarian or paraprofessional within a library or archives
preservation department or have preservation responsibilities within
their institution, or be currently enrolled in a
preservation-related graduate program.

The recipient will attend meetings, programs, and be required to
submit a short essay on their conference experience to the /ALCTS
News/.  The grant consists of a $1,250 cash grant donated by the
Library Binding Institute and a citation to be presented at the
ALCTS Awards ceremony.  The grant is applicable toward airfare,
lodging, and registration fees related to ALA Annual Conference
attendance.

Send nominations or applications, including name, address, phone
number, and email address of the nominee and nominating party or
applicant; letter of application or nomination; two letters of
recommendation from professional colleagues who know the candidate
and his/her work; resume or curriculum vitae; short essay (up to 500
words) on the following theme: "How would receiving the Jan
Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant further your
professional development goals?", to

    Julie Mosbo
    Chair, grant jury,
    jmosbo<-at->library<.>tamu<.>edu

For more information, including selection criteria, visit the Jan
Merrill-Oldham Grant webpage at:

    <URL:http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/jmogrant>

ALCTS is a division of the American Library Association.  An
international member-driven association, ALCTS engages the library
community on issues and policies that affect the acquisition,
management, discovery, and preservation of library collections.

Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant Committee:

    Julie Mosbo
    Texas A&M University

    Ian Bogus
    University of Pennsylvania

    Jeanne Drewes
    Library of Congress

    Jennifer Mullins
    Dartmouth University

Ian Bogus
MacDonald Curator of Preservation
University of Pennsylvania Libraries
3420 Walnut Street, Room 610
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
215-573-1376
Fax: 215-898-0559


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