[GrantsTX] FW: ACRL offers more than $55,000 in scholarships

[Myra Arredondo]

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> Sent:	Wednesday, December 01, 2004 4:12 PM
> Subject:	ACRL offers more than $55,000 in scholarships
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> ACRL offers more than $55,000 in scholarships
> to 12th National Conference
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> CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is
> offering 95 scholarships worth more than $55,000 for its 12th National
> Conference, "Currents and Convergence: Navigating the Rivers of Change,"
> to be held in Minneapolis, Minn., April 7-10, 2005.   There are five
> scholarship categories. The deadline to apply for all scholarships is
> January 3, 2005. 
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> Librarian Scholarship
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> The purpose of the Librarian Scholarship is to provide opportunities for
> librarians with five or fewer years of post-MLS experience to update
> their skills and knowledge by participating in an ACRL professional
> development experience. In awarding the scholarships, particular
> attention will be given to librarians from diverse backgrounds and those
> employed at institutions serving professionally underrepresented racial
> and ethnic groups. The application deadline is January 3, 2005. The
> goals of this scholarship are:
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> Increase participation of entry-level and minority librarians in ACRL
> professional development activities.
> Increase ACRL's efforts toward being a more inclusive organization.
> Enhance librarians' ability to provide excellent services to constituent
> groups.
> Provide members with an active, positive interaction with ACRL that will
> strengthen membership retention.
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> Fifty-five scholarships of complimentary conference registration (a $325
> value) plus a $250 travel stipend are available (total scholarship value
> $575).   Recipients for scholarship awards must be ACRL members with
> five or fewer years of post-MLS experience who are currently employed in
> a library.
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> Library School Student Scholarship
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> This scholarship provides 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. In awarding the scholarships, special attention will be given
> to students from diverse backgrounds. The application deadline is
> January 3, 2005. The goals of this scholarship are:
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> Increase participation of library school students in ACRL professional
> development activities.
> Increase ACRL's efforts toward being a more inclusive organization.
> Provide students with an active, positive interaction with ACRL that
> will assist them in building a network of colleagues
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> Fifteen scholarships consisting of complimentary conference registration
> (a $95 value) plus a $600 travel stipend are available (total
> scholarship value $695).   Recipients must be enrolled full-time at an
> ALA-accredited institution and recommended by their library school dean
> or director. 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.
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> Preconference Scholarship Application
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> This scholarship is funded by the Friends of ACRL to provide
> opportunities for ACRL members to participate in a preconference of the
> ACRL 12th National Conference. The application deadline is January 3,
> 2005. The goals of this scholarship are:
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> Increase participation in ACRL preconferences.
> Enhance librarians' ability to provide excellent services to constituent
> groups.
> Provide members with an active, positive interaction with ACRL that will
> strengthen membership retention.
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> Ten awards of $500 each minus preconference registration fees (to be
> deducted by ACRL before funds are distributed to recipients) are> 
> available. Recipients for preconference scholarship awards must be ACRL
> members.
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> E.J. Josey Spectrum Scholar Travel Grants
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> This scholarship provides opportunities for ACRL E.J. Josey Spectrum
> Scholars to participate in an ACRL professional development activity and
> provides an opportunity to build and foster stronger relationships
> between Spectrum Scholars and their existing or potential mentors. The
> application deadline is January 3, 2005. The goals of this scholarship
> are:
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> Provide Spectrum Scholars with ACRL professional development activities.
> Provide these Spectrum Scholars with a quality learning experience
> outside of their traditional educational setting.
> Assist these Spectrum Scholars in building a network of colleagues.
> Give Spectrum Scholars the opportunity to build new, and strengthen
> existing, relationships with potential or existing mentors.
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> Five awards consisting of complimentary conference registration (a $95
> value) plus a $600 travel stipend are available (total scholarship value
> $695). Recipients are limited to Spectrum Scholars that are enrolled
> full-time at an ALA-accredited institution and recommended by their
> library school dean or director as evidenced by a brief statement of
> support.
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> Support Staff Scholarships
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> The purpose of this scholarship is to provide opportunities for support
> staff who work in academic and research libraries to participate in an
> ACRL professional development experience.   The application deadline is
> January 3, 2005.   The goals of this scholarship are:
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> Reach out to support staff working in academic and research libraries.
> Attract interest and participation in ACRL and ACRL professional
> development programs.
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> Five awards consisting of complimentary conference registration (a value
> of $325) and a travel stipend of $250 are available (total scholarship
> value $575).   An additional five awards consisting of complimentary
> conference registration only (a value of $325) also are available.
> Note: a letter signed by the dean or director of the support staff
> applicant's library authorizing their attendance at the conference is
> required.
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> How to Apply for a Scholarship
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> Please see the "Overview" or "Registration" sections of the ACRL 12th
> National Conference Website www.acrl.org/minneapolis for full
> scholarship details and online applications.  Questions?  Contact
> acrl at ala.org.
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> ACRL is the only individual membership organization in North America
> that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs
> of academic librarians.   ACRL's 12,000 members are comprised of
> individuals from a wide range of academic institutions, publishers and
> vendors who sell in the academic marketplace.   ACRL enhances the
> effectiveness of academic and research librarians to advance learning,
> teaching and research in higher education.  More information about
> ACRL's programs and services can be located on the Web at
> www.ala.org/acrl.html. ACRL is a division of the American Library
> Association.
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