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

ALCTS 2016 Preservation Awards nominations sought

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.

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 the following: 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 College

Jeanne Drewes
Chief
Binding and Collections Care Division / Deacidification Program
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. S.E.
Washington DC 20540-4520
202-707-5330
Fax: 202-7073434


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