From: Leah Hinds <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2018 11:35:19 -0400

Do you know of a project in a library or publishing entity that deserves
attention? Or are you involved in an innovative project that could benefit
the library or information industry? We're open for proposals and
nominations for the Charleston Fast Pitch Competition!

*The application and nomination deadline has been extended to September 15.*


*Awards*: There will be *two awards of $2,500 each *for winning proposals
from U.S.-based tax exempt non-profit organization.

To encourage international participation, there will also a third award of
an *international travel stipend *to attend the 2018 Conference and present
your winning idea to the audience. The international award winner will be
selected during the second stage of the competition and will be presented
to the winner at the conference during the Neapolitan session.

*Details:* The Charleston Fast Pitch encourages proposals for ideas on
improving or transforming the work environment at a library, or any
information-related enterprise or organization in educational technology.

https://www.charlestonlibraryconference.com/fastpitch/

This call for participation is open to all who are in the process of
developing new, innovative, and implementable ideas to improve their
academic libraries or related organizations. The intent of the competition
is to showcase innovation in information management and to award the most
deserving examples of innovation.



-- 
Leah Hinds
Executive Director
Charleston Library Conference
864-353-1181