Grants and Fellowships | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 133

West European Specialist Study Grant 2010, USA

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This grant supports research pertaining to Western European studies, librarianship, or the book trade. This annual grant was established by WESS in 1985 under the sponsorship of Martinus Nijhoff International, a subscription agent and bookdealer headquartered in The Hague. The grant is now sponsored by Coutts Information Services, the international academic library vendor, from its regional offices in The Netherlands (Coutts Nijhoff International).

Award

A maximum of $3,000 donated by Coutts Information Services to cover travel to and from Europe, transportation in Europe, and lodging and board for no more than fourteen (14) consecutive days. Funds may not be used for salaries, research-related supplies, publication costs, conference fees, or equipment purchases.

Eligibility

The nominee must be a librarian employed in a university, college, community college, or research library in the year prior to application for the award.

Criteria

The primary criterion for awarding the grant is the significance and utility of the proposed project as a contribution to the study of the acquisition, organization, or use of library materials from or relating to Western Europe. Current or historical subjects may be treated. The award jury will review proposals with the following in mind:

* What is the work to be accomplished? The proposal should be as explicit as possible about the current state of knowledge in the area and what will be achieved by the successful completion of the study.
* What is the need for and value of the proposed research? The proposal should provide persuasive evidence that the study is of practical use or scholarly value to the wider community served by the grant.
* What is the methodology for carrying out the proposed work? The research design should be as specific as possible and demonstrate why the European component is essential.
* Is the work accomplishable within the timeframe proposed? If the study extends beyond the 14-day limit of the grant, the proposal should specify how the additional work would be completed and funded.
* Are the applicant’s qualifications sufficient to carry out the study?

The applicant should be able to document their ability to complete the proposed research in a timely manner.

Submissions

The application must include the following:

* A proposal, five (5) pages or less, double-spaced
* A tentative travel itinerary not to exceed fourteen (14) days, including the proposed countries and institutions to be visited and the preferred period of study/travel
* A travel budget, including estimated round-trip coach airfare, transportation in Europe, lodging expenses, and meal costs
* A current curriculum vita

Electronic submissions are required. E-mail the application to Megan Griffin at mgriffin@ala.org. If sending multiple files, each file name must contain the applicant’s name. Submissions will be acknowledged via e-mail.

Submission Deadline: Friday, December 3, 2010.

Information

If you have questions or need help in compiling a nomination, please contact Sarah E. How, Cornell University, Phone: (607) 255-9478, E-mail: seh4@cornell.edu or Megan Griffin at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2514, (312) 280-2514 or via e-mail at mgriffin@ala.org.

Obligations

The grantee is required to submit a report to ACRL within six months of no less than 4,000 words on the research resulting from the study trip. It is assumed that in most cases this report will be suitable for publication. If so, ACRL is given the first right of refusal. The grantee should submit an abstract of the report for publication in C&RL News and the WESS newsletter. In addition, the grantee may be asked to participate in a WESS general discussion group, advise the award jury, or counsel new grantees. Recipients are encouraged, but not required, to join WESS and become involved in its activities.

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ACRL 2011 National Conference Travel Grants for Spectrum Scholars, USA

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The ACRL 2011 National Conference will be held in historic Philadelphia, March 30 – April 2, 2011. The ACRL National Travel Grants provide opportunities for Spectrum Scholars to participate in ACRL professional development activities at the conference, to expand their network of colleagues, and to have face-to-face time to build new, or strengthen existing, relationships with mentors participating in the ACRL E.J. Josey Mentoring Program for Spectrum Scholars.

Award

Five (5) awards consisting of complimentary advanced early bird registration (a value of $95-$375) and $600 cash for travel expenses. The application deadline is November 9, 2010 (11:59 p.m. Central Time).

Eligibility Criteria

* Must be current or past recipient of an ALA Spectrum Scholarship and a first-time attendee at an ACRL National Conference.
* Must be current ACRL student or personal member.
* Previous recipients are not eligible.
* Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Application Process

1. Spectrum Scholars should request an ACRL Travel Grant Application by emailing spectrum@ala.org.
2. All applicants must be current, personal members of ACRL at the time of application and must be recipients of the ALA Spectrum Scholarship.
3. A completed ACRL Travel Grant Application includes an application sheet with personal statements, current resume/curriculum vitae, and a Statement of Support. The Statement of Support should be from a supervisor or an LIS professor/dean comment and should address the applicant’s qualifications and how attendance at the ACRL 2011 National Conference will benefit them professionally and/or personally. The application and cv must be sent electronically as one document (one attachment) and directed to kdeiss@ala.org and spectrum@ala.org. Statements of Support can be included in the applicant’s single attachment or submitted separately; they should also be sent to kdeiss@ala.org and spectrum@ala.org.
4. Applicants should not register for the ACRL 15th National Conference until notified of their status to avoid the need for refunds. The discounted early-bird registration rate will be extended for all scholarship applicants until February 25, 2011 for those that may not receive a scholarship, but still want to attend.

Deadline for Submission

The deadline for receipt of the application and statement of support is November 9, 2010 (11:59 p.m. Central Time).

Selection Criteria

The ACRL E.J. Josey Mentoring Program for Spectrum Scholars Committee will select the recipients.
# Recipients will be selected based on their commitment to academic librarianship, their desired learning outcomes for attending the conference, their financial and professional development needs as evidenced from their responses to open-ended questions on the application form.
# The strength of their supporting statement from a supervisor or LIS professor/dean.
# Preference may be given to Spectrum Scholars who have applied for an academic librarianship mentor through the ACRL E.J. Josey Mentoring Program for Spectrum Scholars.

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ACRL 2011 National Conference Student Scholarship, USA

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To provide opportunities for library school students to participate in an ACRL professional development experience and to learn more about current issues and developments in academic and research libraries

Goals

• Provide students with an active, positive interaction with ACRL which will strengthen their understanding of and interest in academic librarianship
• Provide students with a professional development opportunity that will assist them in building a network of colleagues
• Increase library school students’ participation in ACRL professional development activities
• Increase ACRL’s efforts toward being a more inclusive organization

Award

Ten scholarships will be awarded. Each will include complimentary registration (a $95 value), and $600 stipend to attend the ACRL 2011 National Conference, March 30-April 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA. The total value of each scholarship is $695.

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship applicants must be:
• Enrolled full-time at an ALA-accredited institution (full-time status as defined by your institution)
• Recommended by the library school dean or director

Application Process

1. Obtain a recommendation from their dean/director in electronic form that can be cut and pasted into the application (not to exceed 300 words).
2. Complete the online Library School Student Scholarship Application. The application includes a brief summary of the applicant’s progress towards their degree and as well as a description of how attendance at the ACRL National Conference will support their long-term goals (not to exceed 300 words).

NOTE: Only electronic submissions via the Library School Student Scholarship Application will be considered. The form does not allow submissions to be saved and resumed. Prepare your answers and have your dean/director’s recommendation obtained before starting the online application. Please double-check all your answers before pushing the ‘submit’ button.

Deadline for Submission

The application deadline is November 9, 2010 (11:59 p.m. Central).

Selection Criteria

The award committee consists of members of the National Conference Scholarship Subcommittee. The committee will strive to achieve both diversity and balance among scholarship recipients based on the following factors:
• Responses to open-ended questions on the application form
• Dean/director recommendation
• Educational experience, background and geographical diversity

In awarding the scholarships, special attention will be given to students from diverse backgrounds. Preference will be given to students who are current members of ALA and ACRL and to students whose graduate programs provide matching financial support for their attendance. Preference will also be given to individuals who have not previously been awarded an ACRL scholarship. Individuals may only receive one ACRL scholarship per professional development event.
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