Attention all US Students!

The Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Round Table (FAFLRT) Awards Committee is now accepting applications for the Federal Librarians Cicely Phippen Marks Scholarship  which is given to a library school student who has an interest in working in a Federal library. The student will receive a scholarship award of $1,500.  The application deadline is April 29, 2014 at midnight.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be full or part-time students at the time of application

• Students who are currently enrolled in any ALA-accredited library school

• Students who have not already earned an ALA accredited degree

• Students who have expressed an interest in some aspect of Federal librarianship

To learn more about the award, visit the following:

http://www.ala.org/faflrt/initiatives/awards/scholarship-award

To apply, visit: http://www.ala.org/faflrt/nominationstudentform

Announcement from SLA Toronto: S. Kirk Cabeen Travel Stipend Award

SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY DIVISION S. KIRK CABEEN TRAVEL STIPEND AWARD

The S. Kirk Cabeen Travel Stipend Award is offered to a library school student or first time conference attendee. This $1,000 award is to be used toward expenses of attending the SLA Annual Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 8-10, 2014.

QUALIFICATIONS: Be a library school student or first time attendee; be a current member of SLA, preference going to Science-Technology Division members; if NOT a student, then must be attending his or her first SLA conference. Please note, membership in SLA for students or low-income librarians is very affordable ($40 US / $46 CDN). See http://www.sla.org/access-membership/join-sla/

NOMINATIONS: Self-nominations are encouraged.  

Send a typed and signed document including complete title, Library School and anticipated graduation date, employer (if applicable), and all professional and personal contact information.

All nominations must also include the following:

A short essay (500 words or less) on the theme of the 2014 Annual Conference: "Beyond Borders". The essay should be double-spaced. Neatness, spelling and grammar will count in judging. 

Supporting documentation MUST include a current curriculum vita OR resume for the candidate, and SHOULD include supporting letters. A list of significant publications (if applicable), or other documentation regarding qualifications may be included.

Applications should also mention if you are currently applying for other SLA division awards.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: March 31, 2014

Nominations and all accompanying materials should be sent to Janet Hughes, Chair of the Sci-Tech Division Awards Committee, at the following email address: jah19@psu.edu

POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS:
1. Recipient (s) will write a brief article (approximately 1,000 words) on the conference experience for the November 2014 Sci-Tech News.
2. Recipient (s) will be asked to serve on the Science-Technology Division Awards Committee in the following year to provide for the continuity and enthusiasm of the awards.

NOTIFICATION:
1. Applicants will receive notification of award status by mid-April 2014. The award checks will be sent to the recipient as soon as the receipts are received by the Awards Chairperson.

2. The recipients’ names will be posted to the Science-Technology Division’s Web site.

3. The award will be announced and presented to the recipient at the Science-Technology Division’s Annual Awards Ceremony.

SLA Business & Finance Division Student Conference Awards!

If you're interested in librarianship within the Business and Finance sectors and would like to attend the annual SLA Conference (which by the way - is frequently referred to as the best library conference ever!), then you should consider applying to one of the several Business & Finance Division Student Conference Awards. Click the link below to learn more:

B&F Division Awards

If you need any further incentive, this years Conference is in fabulous San Diego, CA!

Student Stipend Awards for the 2012 SLA Annual Conference

This just in from the Business and Finance Division of the SLA...

The Special Libraries Association Business and Finance Division is offering student stipend awards to help cover expenses at the 2012 SLA Annual Conference in Chicago from July 15-18, 2012.

The Division will award student stipends and professional grants for a total of up to six $1,500 awards.The direct URL for the Student Stipend announcement and application can be found here.

Please note that applicants should be members of the SLA Business & Finance Division by March 1, 2012 to be eligible for consideration. Students can join online at the following website: http://www.sla.org/content/membership/joinsla/index.cfm

Student membership in SLA is only $40.00. Students will need to apply prior to March 1st, in order for SLA staff to have time to process their application.

Information about the SLA Business and Finance Division can be found at: http://units.sla.org/division/dbf/

The conference theme is "Practicing Agility in an Open World Economy”. Participation in the programs, opportunities for networking, exposure to new information products and possible job leads at the employment clearinghouse will make this conference a valuable experience for students.

SLA Toronto/FIAA/T-SLIS Joint Holiday Social and a Travel Stipend Award

The semester is winding down, the holidays are coming and that means it is time to celebrate!

For those who will be joining us at the SLA Toronto/FIAA/T-SLIS Joint Holiday Social on Tuesday, December 13 (that's tomorrow!), a group of us will be meeting in the lobby at Bissel at 5:30pm before heading over together.

If you will be travelling to the event by yourself, please visit the event page for details.

Just a note: Registration for the event is now closed.

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Finally, we would like to draw your attention to the following information about a great opportunity for current students! The SLA's Sci-Tech Division is currently accepting self-nominations for the Kirk Cabeen Travel Stipend Award. This award is valued at $750 and is to be used toward expenses for attending the SLA Annual Conference in Chicago, July 15-18, 2012.

However, please note that you need to be a member of SLA in order to apply for this award. If you purchase a student membership by December 15, 2011 and enter the promo code: SLA Toronto Student Group, you will be entered into a draw for a flip video camera. Please click on the following link to register for a membership: http://www.regonline.com/joinsla.

Stipend details follow:


DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: March 1, 2012

SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY DIVISION S. KIRK CABEEN TRAVEL STIPEND AWARD

The S. Kirk Cabeen Travel Stipend Award is offered to a library school student or first time conference attendee. This $750 award is to be used toward expenses of attending the SLA Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, July 15-18, 2012.

QUALIFICATIONS: Be a library school student or first time attendee; be a current member of SLA, preference going to Science-Technology Division members; if NOT a student, then must be attending his or her first SLA conference.

NOMINATIONS: Self-nominations are encouraged.
Send a typed and signed document including complete title, Library School and anticipated graduation date, employer, and all professional and personal contact information.

All nominations must also include the following:
A short essay (500 words or less) on the theme of the 2012 Annual Conference: “Practicing Agility in an Open World Economy” The essay should be double-spaced. Neatness, spelling and grammar will count in judging. Supporting documentation must include a current curriculum vita OR resume for the candidate, significant publications, supporting letters, etc. Applications should also mention if you are currently applying for other SLA division awards.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: March 1, 2012

Nominations and all accompanying materials should be sent to Sheila Rosenthal, Chair of the Sci-Tech Division Awards Committee, at the following email address: slr@sei.cmu.edu

POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS: 1. Recipient (s) will write a brief article (approximately 1,000 words) on the conference experience for the November 2012 Sci-Tech News.
2. Recipient (s) will be asked to serve on the Science-Technology Division Awards Committee in the following year to provide for the continuity and enthusiasm of the awards.

NOTIFICATION: 1. Applicants will receive notification of award status by mid March 2012. The award checks will be sent to the recipient as soon as the receipts are received by the Awards Chairperson.
2. The recipients’ names will be posted to the Science-Technology Division’s Web site.
3. The award will be announced and presented to the recipient at the Science-Technology Division’s Annual Business and Awards Breakfast.

The SLA-TSG wishes the best of luck to all who apply!

Stipend Alert - Extended Deadline!

SLA's Environment & Resource Management Division Student Award Deadline is extended to May 1, 2011 

The ERMD Student Award recognizes a student who is especially interested in pursuing a career as an information professional dealing with environment and resource management issues. The award is $500.00, plus a $750 reimbursement award if the student comes to the SLA annual meeting in Philadelphia. The student must be enrolled in an ALA accredited master's degree program. This award is meant to promote both current and future involvement in and commitment to the library and information science profession prior to, during, and after the master's program. 

To be considered for the award, a student must be an SLA member and write a 300-500 word essay describing his or her interest in the issues facing information professionals in the environment and natural resources fields. Essays should be labeled with the student's name, contact information, and educational institution. Deadline for receiving submissions is May 1, 2011. Please send submissions via email to Liz Wallach at lwallach@bna.com. 

The award will be presented at the SLA Annual Conference in June. The winner is encouraged, but not required, to attend the annual conference. 

Questions? 

Contact Liz Wallach, Chair, Environment & Resource Management Division at lwallach@bna.com 

email for essay submission: lwallach@bna.com

Conference Grants!

Here is another exciting opportunity to attend the Annual SLA Conference!

SLA Toronto has again partnered with FPinfomart to offer the FPinfomart Student-to-Conference awards. With FPinfomart's generous support, two students will be chosen to receive grants of up to $1,500 to attend the SLA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, from June 15-18, 2011.

"The Student-to-Conference Awards program is an effort to identify and encourage students who will make a difference in their profession," says Warren Cable, Vice President of FPinfomart. "FPinfomart is proud to participate this year and we remain committed to supporting the professional development of library and information science students as we recognize the importance of attending the conference," continued Cable.

Two students will be selected for these awards by the SLA Toronto Executive Board. Applicants must be willing to serve on the Executive or Advisory Board of the Toronto Chapter in 2011 or 2012."The SLA Annual Conference offers excellent opportunities for networking, continuing education and leadership development. The two students chosen for this award will benefit greatly from their experience in Philadelphia as they begin to transition into their professional careers. SLA Toronto is very appreciative of FPInfomart’s ongoing support of the Student-to-Conference awards and the development of information professionals,” says Jennifer Burns, SLA Toronto President.

Eligibility

· Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited library/information science program and be interested in a career in special librarianship

· The recipient may not accept a travel award for the 2011 conference from any other SLA division or chapter

· Recipients must be available to attend the FPInfomart Road Show in Toronto on Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Application Procedures

· Applicants must prepare a written statement of up to 500 words, in English, about what they hope to gain from the conference experience. These statements will be published in The Courier, SLA Toronto’s quarterly electronic newsletter.

· Applicants must provide a current resumé

· Applicants should submit these two documents, along with their address, telephone number, and email address no later than March 8, 2011 to Martha Foote, Chair, SLA Toronto Chapter Awards Committee, at mfoote@libraryco.ca

Good luck!

-ZC

Stipend Alert!

Thinking about attending the Annual SLA Conference? Here's another stipend! The deadline is fast approaching, so apply soon!

The Special Libraries Association Business & Finance Division is offering student stipend awards and professional grants to help cover expenses at the 2011 SLA Annual Conference in Philadelphia PA, June 12-15 2011. The Division will award student stipends and professional grants for a total of up to six $1,500 awards.

Deadline: March 1, 2011

For information about this award go to: http://units.sla.org/division/dbf/awards/

More Stipend Announcements!

If you are thinking about attending the Annual SLA Conference, here are some more award and stipend opportunities for you!


**Special Libraries Association Engineering Division**

$1500 Inspec Travel Stipend Award - Call for Applications:

Award to attend the SLA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, 15 June 2011

Inspec is sponsoring for library school students the award of a $1500.00 travel stipend toward payment of expenses incurred while attending the annual Special Libraries Association conference in Philadelphia, PA, June 1215, 2011.

The Inspec Travel Stipend Award will be given to the qualified student who submits an essay of three or less double spaced typed pages that is judged to be the best essay submitted describing the following scenario:

"What is your vision of an Engineering Library in the year 2020. Describe the mission, services, collection, resources, staffing, location, etc."

Qualifications for Award Competition:

- Be a student member of the Engineering Division of the Special Libraries Association
- Special Instructions:

1. Give your full name, address, telephone number, e mail address, and a statement, on one page, of your qualifications, as given above, for entering the award competition. Include the name of your library school.

2. Type your full name (without any additional personal information) at the top of each essay page. Double space the typing on all pages.

Deadline for Submission: February 9, 2011.

Submit Entries for the award to:

Bette Finn, SLA Engineering Division Awards Committee
Georgia Tech Library and Information Center
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia 30332 0900
Phone: (404) 894 1790 Fax: (404) 894 8190

E mail: bette.finn@library.gatech.edu


**2011 Marion E. Sparks Award for Professional Development**

The Chemistry Division of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) is sponsoring a student/new member travel award to defray the costs of attending the 2011 SLA Annual Meeting June 12-15 in Philadelphia, PA. The award is intended to encourage the professional development of student members and new members of the Chemistry Division and encourage their participation in Chemistry Division activities.

TRAVEL AWARD: $1,500 stipend to attend the 2011 SLA Annual Conference. The winner will also receive a certificate of achievement and will be introduced at the Chemistry Division Business Meeting & Breakfast.

ELIGIBILITY: All student members of the SLA Chemistry Division and all new members of the SLA Chemistry Division (individuals who have joined since January 2010) are eligible. All applicants must have joined the SLA Chemistry Division by February 15, 2011 . See below for how to join.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please submit the following:

- A brief essay that: a) clearly articulates your objectives for professional development; and b) indicates what you hope to gain from attending the SLA Annual Meeting. Maximum length: 2 pages.

- Resume

- Names of two references.

- Brief budget (expected expenses for registration, airfare, lodging, food and/or continuing education course).

Registration in a Chemistry Division or other Continuing Education (CE) course is recommended, but not required.

DEADLINE: All applications for the award must be received by March 1, 2011 ( all applicants must have joined the SLA Chemistry Division by February 15, 2011) . The winner will be notified March 18, 2011 . Essays will be judged by the SLA Chemistry Division Awards Committee.

HISTORY: The award is named to honor Marion E. Sparks, a chemistry librarian at the University of Illinois from 1913 until her death in 1929. Ms. Sparks contributed a great deal to the field of chemical information, her achievements include teaching courses on chemical information, and authoring and publishing what is argued to be the first book to formally address chemical literature and library instruction.

SUBMIT APPLICATION VIA EMAIL TO:

Cory Craig
University of California, Davis
Physical Sciences & Engineering Library
One Shields Avenue
Davis, California 95616-8676
cjcraig@ucdavis.edu

Good luck!

-ZC

Stipend Alerts!

Each year, the Special Library Association hosts its annual conference in a dynamic city somewhere in North America. This year the conference will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from June 12-15. The SLA offers great rates for student members (only $175!) and the conferences are known to be not only an amazing networking opportunity and learning experience, but also a really fun time!

There are several awards and stipends made available to students each year to assist them with the cost of the conference, as well as travel and accommodations. We have two such stipends to bring to your attention:

**SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY DIVISION S. KIRK CABEEN TRAVEL STIPEND AWARD**

The S. Kirk Cabeen Travel Stipend Award is offered to a library school student or first time conference attendee. This $750 award is to be used toward expenses of attending the SLA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA. USA, June 12-15, 2011.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Be a library school student or first time attendee; be a current member of SLA, preference going to Science-Technology Division members; if NOT a student, then must be attending his or her first SLA conference;

NOMINATIONS: 

Self-nominations are encouraged. 

Send a typed and signed document including complete title, Library School and anticipated graduation date, employer, and all professional and personal contact information.

All nominations must also include the following:

A short essay (500 words or less) on the theme of the 2011 Annual Conference: “Future Ready” The essay should be double-spaced. Neatness, spelling and grammar will count in judging. Supporting documentation must include a current curriculum vita OR resume for the candidate, significant publications, supporting letters, etc.

Applications should also mention if you are currently applying for other SLA division awards.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: March 1, 2011

Nominations and all accompanying materials should be sent to Sheila Rosenthal, Chair of the Sci-Tech Division Awards Committee, at the following email address: slr@sei.cmu.edu

POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS:

1. Recipient (s) will write a brief article (approximately 1,000 words) on the conference experience for the November 2011 Sci-Tech News.

2. Recipient (s) will be asked to serve on the Science-Technology Division Awards Committee in the following year to provide for the continuity and enthusiasm of the awards.

NOTIFICATION:

1. Applicants will receive notification of award status by mid March 2011. The award checks will be sent to the recipient as soon as the receipts are received by the Awards Chairperson.

2. The recipients’ names will be posted to the Science-Technology Division’s Web site

3. The award will be announced and presented to the recipient at the Science-Technology Division’s Annual Business

**BUSINESS & FINANCE DIVISION AWARD**

Thinking about attending the SLA conference and wondering how you can do it?

The Business & Finance Division of SLA is offering student stipend awards and professional grants to help cover expenses at the 2011 SLA Annual Conference in Philadelphia PA, June 12-15 2011. The Division will award student stipends and professional grants for a total of up to six $1,500 awards.

For information about this award go to:

http://units.sla.org/division/dbf/awards/

Attending the annual conference would be an amazing experience for any budding information professional - be sure to apply for these grants!

-ZC

ALA Annual Conference travel award

In the past few weeks we have been sending out several stipend opportunities to attend the SLA Annual Conference in New Orleans this June. We have received a travel award opportunity that is for the American Library Association (ALA) annual conference. These conferences provide a fantastic networking opportunity. Details are listed below.

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Send in your nominations!

The deadline for submissions for the 2010 Gale/Cengage Student Travel award has been extended until: March 1, 2010. Please forward this to your local library school listserv or to any other potential candidates!

The BRASS Gale/Cengage Student Travel award is a $1000 cash award given to a student enrolled in an ALA accredited master's degree program to fund travel to and attendance at the ALA Annual Conference and a one-year membership in the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of RUSA. Applicants should have demonstrated interest in a career as a business reference librarian, and a potential to be a leader in the profession as demonstrated by activities that may include (but are not limited to) coursework, internships, jobs, special projects, and publications.

More information as well as the nomination form can be found here:

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/awards/studenttravel/index.cfm

Please send the complete nomination or application packet in electronic format to the BRASS' Gale/Cengage Student Travel Award Committee Chair Diana Wu at diana.wu@sjsu.edu with this subject line: BRASS Gale/Cengage Student Travel Award.

Questions? Contact Diana Wu at diana.wu@sjsu.edu or 408-808-2087.

MORE Stipends for the 2010 SLA Annual Conference

As promised we have received more stipend awards to attend the 2010 SLA Annual Conference. Descriptions are listed below.

Pharmaceutical and Health Technology Division

The SLA's Division of Pharmaceutical and Health Technology would like to provide financial assistance to students interested in attending the2010 SLA Annual Meeting in New Orleans. An award stipend of up to $1,500 will be granted to a maximum of 3 qualified applicants.

Applications are due by Friday, February 12.

For more information about the application please visit: http://units.sla.org/division/dpht/division_info/awards-travwin.shtml

Joe Ann Clifton Student Award Submissions from the IT Division

The deadline for this award is quickly approaching. For more details visit the website listed below. As the winner, we will:

• Reimburse your travel expenses, not to exceed $1,500, to attend the SLAAnnual Conference June 13-16, 2010 in New Orleans.
• Recognize and present the winning paper at the Annual Business Meeting ofthe IT Division.
• Publish the winning paper in b/ITe, the official Division newsletter.

See Details: http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/itdivision/2010/01/2010-joe-ann-clifton-student-award-submissions-it-division.html

Engineering Division

Inspec is sponsoring their annual award of a $1200.00 travel stipend for a library school student toward payment of expenses incurred while attending the annual Special Libraries Association conference, to be held in in New Orleans, LA, June 13-16, 2010. The Inspec Award will be given to the qualified student who submits the best essay of three or less double-spaced typed pages describing the following topic:

"Describe and propose the use of a web 2.0 technology to connect users with information in an engineering library."

Qualification for Entering the Award Competition: Be a student member of the Special Libraries Association.

Special Instructions:

1. Give your full name, address, telephone number, e mail address, and a statement, on one page, of your qualifications, as given above, for entering the award competition. Include the name of your library school.

2. Type your full name (without any additional personal information) at the top of each essay page. Double space the typing on all pages.

Deadline for Submission: February 9

Submit entries for the award to:

Bette Finn, SLA Engineering Division Awards Committee

Georgia Tech Library and Information Center

Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, Georgia 30332 0900

Voicemail: (404) 894 1790, Fax: (404) 894 8190

Email: bette.finn@library.gatech.edu

SLA Annual Conference Student Stipend

The Special Libraries Association Business & Finance Division is offering student stipend awards and professional grants to help cover expenses at the 2010 SLA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA, June 13-16 2010. The Division will award student stipends and professional grants for a total of up to six $1,500 awards.

For information about this award go to:

http://units.sla.org/division/dbf/awards/

SLA Science & Technology division: S. Kirk Cabeen travel stipend award

SLA SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY DIVISION:
S. KIRK CABEEN TRAVEL STIPEND AWARD

http://units.sla.org/division/dst/Award/KIRKTRAVELSTIPENDAWARD.html

The S. Kirk Cabeen Travel Stipend Award is offered to a library school student or first time conference attendee. This $750 award is to be used toward expenses of attending the SLA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, USA June 2009.

QUALIFICATIONS: Be a library school student or first time attendee; be a current member of SLA, preference going to Science-Technology Division members; if NOT a student, then must be attending his or her first SLA conference.

NOMINATIONS: Self-nominations are encouraged.

Send a typed and signed document including complete title, name of Library School and anticipated graduation date, employer, and all professional and personal contact information.

All nominations must also include the following:

A short essay (500 words or less) on the theme of the 2009 Annual Conference:
"Information to Inspiration: Knowledge & Vision Shaping the Future."
The essay should be double-spaced. Neatness, spelling and grammar will count in judging. Supporting documentation must include a current curriculum vita OR resume for the candidate, significant publications, supporting letters, etc.

Applications should also mention if you are currently applying for other SLA division awards.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: March 1, 2009. Nominations and all accompanying materials should be sent to Sheila Rosenthal, Chair of the Sci-Tech Division Awards Committee, at the following email address: (substitute the "AT" for @)
slr AT sei.cmu.edu

POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS:
1. Recipient (s) will write a brief article (approximately 1,000 words) on the conference experience for the November 2008 Sci-Tech News.

2. Recipient (s) will be asked to serve on the Science-Technology Division Awards Committee in the following year to provide for the continuity and enthusiasm of the awards.

NOTIFICATION:
1. Applicants will receive notification of award status by mid March 2009. The award checks will be sent to the recipient as soon as the receipts are received by the Awards Chairperson.

2. The recipients' names will be posted to the Science-Technology Division's Web site.

3. The award will be announced and presented to the recipient at the Science-Technology Division's Annual Business meeting/breakfast.

SLA Student Scholarships - Application deadline Sept. 30!

Note: The SLA Scholarship is open to Canadian Students. You do not need to be a member of the SLA to receive this award. Check eligibility criteria for other awards.

SLA's Scholarship Program consists of awards for graduate study leading to a Master's Degree, graduate study leading to a Ph.D., and for post-M.L.S. study.

Each year, SLA awards $30,000 to at least 5 students who have demonstrated their ability and desire to contribute to the Special Librarian field. Details regarding the different scholarships, requirements, instructions and applications are outlined.

DEADLINE to apply is SEPTEMBER 30, 2008!

--Carolyn