From: "Copeland, Jessie L." <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2016 19:07:21 +0000

(Apologies for any cross-posting)

Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Association for Library
Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Firs Step. The award is
presented by the Continuing Resources Section of ALCTS and honors an
individual who shows outstanding promise in the field of serials.

If you are interested in nominating a candidate for this award, please
contact the chair of the award jury. The deadline for nominations and
supporting materials is Dec. 1.

First Step Award

The ALCTS Continuing Resources Section presents the award, a Wiley
Professional Development Grant. The award provides librarians who are
new to the serials field with the opportunity to broaden their
perspectives and encourages professional development and participation
at American Library Association (ALA) conferences and Continuing
Resources Section activities.  ALCTS members with five or less years
of professional experience in the continuing resources field are
eligible. The award consists of $1,500, donated by Wiley, and is
applicable toward round trip transportation, lodging, registration
fees, etc. Eligible applicants may apply more than once. Winners will
be chosen based on: commitment to professional development in the
continuing resources field as shown by participation in continuing
education activities, workshops and previous participation in
professional activities; candidate’s written justification for the
grant in terms of commitment to and interest in continuing resources
related work; personal professional development; financial need; two
letters of reference; and a vita.

Send nominations to: Debra Spidal, chair, First Step Jury

Visit the First Step Award page for more information.

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.

Jessie L. Copeland
Head, Electronic & Continuing Resources
Woodruff Library
Emory University
540 Asbury Circle
Atlanta, GA 30322
404.727.0127
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