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Grow your own librarians!
Your public library can grow its own librarians with a little help from PLA’s pilot program, the “Grow Your Own @ your library” Institutional Scholarship.
PLA will award nine public libraries with a lump sum of $8,000 each to be distributed to as many of their employees as they choose for the purpose of working toward [...]
New PLA award recognizes innovation in library services
PLA is now accepting applications for the Polaris Innovation in Technology John Iliff Award. PLA members can nominate their colleagues and libraries for this new award through an online application available on the PLA Web site via the PLA Online Awards Application. The deadline for submitting an application is December 3, 2007.
The Polaris Innovation in [...]
Did we mention the free money?
PLA Awards honor excellence in public library service by recognizing libraries and individuals whose service to the community is extraordinary. Be sure not to wait until the last minute to apply for a PLA Award. Many awards include significant cash prizes and are highly competitive.
The deadline for all applications is December 3, 2007.
Advancement [...]
Vote for The Quills
The best description of The Quill Awards can really be found on their web site:
The Quill Awards are the only book awards to pair a populist sensibility with Hollywood-style glitz. They are the first literary prizes to reflect the tastes of all the groups that matter most in publishing— readers, booksellers and librarians.
The Quills Voting [...]
“Grow Your Own @ Your Library” Winners
As promised!
This year PLA awarded nine public libraries with grants of $8,000 each (originally announced in February 2007) – to be distributed to staff members working to obtain a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science:
Dallas (Texas) Public Library
Palm Beach County (Fla.)Library System
Chesterfield County (Va.) Public Library
Hall County (Ga.) Library System
Daviess County (Ky.) Public Library
Northwest [...]
PLA Awards Presentation
The award winners are being announced now by Susan Hildreth, PLA president. For details about each award, visit the PLA Awards and Honors page.
ADVANCEMENT OF LITERACY AWARD sponsored by Library Journal
Jacksonville Public Library Foundation (Fla.)
ALLIE BETH MARTIN AWARD sponsored by Baker & Taylor
Barry Trott, Williamsburg Regional Library (Va.)
BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAINMENT AUDIO MUSIC / [...]
Arthur grant deadline extended, apply for free books, continue your education
I posted about the Arthur TV Series Grants earlier in December, bemoaning the fast-approaching December 18 deadline. As it turns out, the deadline has been extended to December 31. Read the post about the grants for more information and how to apply.
Also upcoming is the January 31, 2007 deadline for the We The [...]
National Book Awards announced
Just a quick break from the excellent Boot Camp reports for a bit of news, announced to me via NPR’s Morning Edition (read the blurb for the story and listen to the broadcast here).
The National Book Foundation announced the 2006 National Book Awards last night at a ceremony in New York City Last night. [...]
Reminder: PLA Awards Applications due December 1!
The Public Library Association’s awards and honors are designed to highlight the best in public library service. Nominate your library or a colleague for a PLA award through PLA’s new online awards application.
The deadline for applications is December 1, 2006. All applications must be submitted online prior to the deadline in order to be considered.
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New members: plan ahead, get a grant, go to ALA for free
3M Library Systems sponsors a grant for members of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) to go to the ALA Annual conference for just about free. The grant itself covers round trip airfare, lodging, conference registration fees and some incidental expenses. The catch: you need to be a current NMRT member to apply, [...]
