NASIG 2014 grants, awards, and scholarships

The North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) is pleased to announce the beginning of the application cycle for its 2014 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the 2014 Annual Conference being held in Fort Worth, Texas, May 1-4, 2014. Established in 1985, NASIG is an international organization committed to promoting communication and sharing of ideas among all people working with or concerned about serial publications. More information about NASIG is available at www.nasig.org. Student Awards John Riddick Student Grant Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.nasig.org/john_riddick_studnet_grant Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments in a serials career. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.nasig.org/fritz_schwartz_scholarship Professional/Para-professional Awards Serials Specialist Award Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.nasig.org/serials_specialist_award Marcia Tuttle International Award A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the serials information chain to fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and education. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.nasig.org/marcia_tuttle_award Horizon Award Awards for promising new serials professionals, covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG committee. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.nasig.org/horizon_award Rose Robischon Scholarship A scholarship awarded to a serials professional lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.nasig.org/rose_robischon_scholarahip The application deadline for the awards listed above is January 27, 2014. For details about the awards offered by NASIG, please visit http://www.nasig.org/

Candlewick Press Light the Way grant.

Greetings! There's still time to apply for the ALSC Candlewick Press Light the Way grant. The deadline is December 1, 2013. This is a great funding opportunity if you have a project or program related to library service to children in special populations. The application is at this link: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/candlewicklighttheway

Emerald Research Grant Award

Are you a librarian in need of funding for a business research project?

The Emerald Research Grant Award, sponsored by Emerald Group Publishing Limited offers one award of $2,500 and a citation to an individual or team seeking support to conduct research in business librarianship. The awards will be presented at the RUSA Awards Ceremony at the 2014 ALA Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Recipients will be required to attend the RUSA Awards Ceremony.

Candidates must submit a detailed proposal outlining their proposed research project; methodology, scope and timetable; how this project fits into the existing literature; and projected outcomes, including a statement outlining how this research will benefit the library profession. Proposals will be reviewed for thoroughness; potential to positively impact the library profession; and potential to provide a useful addition to the existing library literature. Proposals will be accepted from both individual researchers and those working collaboratively. At least one member of a collaborative team must be a member of ALA.

The deadline for proposals is December 15, 2013.

Proposals can be sent to elizabeth.stephan@wwu.edu

ARSC CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS

--- ARSC CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS ---

Application Deadline: December 6, 2013

The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is now accepting
applications for ARSC Conference Travel Grants to be awarded in 2014.

The grants are designed to:
-- encourage ARSC members to attend their first ARSC conference
-- reach out to college students and professionals in the early
stages of their careers
-- promote mentoring and professional development opportunities
-- advance scholarly research and publication, and
-- support ARSC members who desire to participate more actively in
the association.

Grant recipients are awarded:
-- complimentary registration for the entire ARSC Annual Conference
-- gratis registration for the Pre-Conference Workshop, and
-- reimbursement up to US$750 to defray the expenses of
transportation and lodging (upon approval of valid receipts, to be
submitted after the conference). Rental car costs for transportation
within the conference city are not reimbursable.

At the time of application, the applicant must be a member of ARSC in
good standing, planning to attend his or her first ARSC conference.
The applicant must also be one of the following:
-- a college or university student aspiring to work with sound
recordings
-- a recent graduate seeking a professional position involving sound
recordings
-- a professional within the first five years of his or her career,
who has demonstrated a dedication to sound recordings
-- a researcher or discographer showing compelling prospects for the
publication or dissemination of his or her scholarly work.

Applicants who demonstrate an interest in serving on an ARSC
committee, publishing their work in the ARSC Journal, or presenting
at an ARSC conference will be given particular consideration.
Preference will be given to applicants who plan to attend the entire
conference, beginning with the pre-conference workshop.

Each applicant must submit:
-- a letter of application describing the applicant's background and
current activities, clearly indicating why the applicant merits
consideration for an ARSC Conference Travel Grant
-- a proposed budget for travel costs
-- itemization of any non-ARSC funds that the applicant may receive
toward ARSC conference attendance, such as institutional support, etc.
-- a brief resume or curriculum vitae, and
-- two letters of support, each submitted directly by the writer.

Applications lacking any of the above items will be deemed
incomplete, and may not be viewed favorably by the Travel Grants
Committee.

All applications and supporting materials must be received by
December 6, 2013. Send them by e-mail or postal mail to:

Louise Spear, ARSC Conference Travel Grants Committee
AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts
6305 Yucca Street
Los Angeles, CA 90028
LSpear@amda.edu

For more information, visit:
http://www.arsc-audio.org/committees/grant-programs.html
or e-mail:
LSpear@amda.edu

Applicants will be notified about the award decisions by January 21,
2014.

ALA conference travel grant

ALA conference travel grant 

The Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant is awarded by the ALCTS Preservation and Reformatting Section to provide librarians and paraprofessionals new to the preservation field with the opportunity to attend a professional conference and encourages professional development through active participation at the national level. The grant is to be used for airfare, lodging, and registration fees to attend the ALA Annual Conference.

Criteria for selection:

• Have five or fewer years of experience in the field of library and archives preservation.
• Currently work as a librarian or paraprofessional within a library or archives preservation department or who has preservation responsibilities within their institution, or a person currently enrolled in a preservation-related graduate program.
• Recommendations from colleagues.
• Express desire as stated in a short essay (up to 500 words) on the following theme: How would receiving the Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant further your professional development goals?
• Willingness to participate in designated conference events:
• Work with a member of the jury to identify relevant programs and interest group sessions to attend.
• Attend the Preservation Administration Interest Group Meeting.
• Attend a least one PARS discussion group meeting.
• Submit a summary of the recipient’s conference experience to theALCTS Newsletter Online no later than 30 days after the conference.
• Members of the sponsor or its affiliated organizations are not eligible.

Nominations and applications shall include:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address of the nominee and nominating party or applicant
• Letter of application or nomination
• Two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues who know the candidate and his/her work
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• A short essay (up to 500 words) on the following theme: How would receiving the Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant further your professional development goals?

Send nominations and applications via email to the award jury chair, Liz Dube, ldube@nd.edu. 

Deadline for nominations and applications is December 1.

Webinar - Funding for Historical Records

The Friends of California Archives and the California State Archives are
presenting a two-part webinar on Funding for Historical Records on
October 3 and October 4, 2013 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. both days, Pacific
daylight time.



Taught by an experienced instructor, this workshop will provide
information on:



*         Grants and how they work

*         The importance of planning

*         Sources of funding for historical records

*         Matching your needs with grant agency resources

*         Writing the perfect proposal

*         How grants are evaluated

*         Managing a successful grant

*         Developing your own grant



To register for the webinar, send your name, name of organization, phone
number, and email address to: sherrie.lujan@sos.ca.gov



Cost for the webinar is $50.00 per person. Send cash or check payable to
"Friends of California Archives" to:



Friends of California Archives

c/o Sherrie Lujan

1020 O Street

Sacramento, CA 95814



Registration is confirmed only upon receipt of full payment.
Registration deadline is September 27, 2013.



For further information about the webinar, contact:
laren.metzer@sos.ca.gov

 

Processing grrants in Physics, Astronomy, and allied fields available

The application deadline for the American Institute of Physics' annual grants to process archival and manuscript collections in physics, astronomy, and related fields is August 15, 2013. For information and guidelines see:  http://aip.org/history/grants_guidelines.html.  A list of previous recipients is available at http://aip.org/history/grants_previous.html.
Joe Anderson
Director, Niels Bohr Library & Archives
American Institute of Physics

TRavel grant - National Archives and Records Administration

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), with the generous support of the Foundation for the National Archives, announces the 2013 Regional Residency Fellowship Program’s Request for Proposals. The Residency Fellowship Program gives researchers the opportunity to conduct original research using records held at National Archives locations in Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; and St. Louis, MO. It offers an opportunity for researchers to explore often overlooked records held by NARA and to experience what many researchers have discovered - that it is not necessary to go to Washington, D.C. to do research at the National Archives.
For 2013, one fellow will be assigned to each of the participating National Archives facilities, for a total of six fellowships. Each fellow will receive a $3,000.00 stipend to assist with travel and research expenses.
The Fellowship recipients will be expected to complete a research project that results in a publishable work product. In addition, within one year of receiving the Fellowship, each recipient will be asked to prepare a short report for publication by NARA that describes the research experience – the discovery, method, and use of the records at that facility.
The use of social media tools to spread information about the experience is encouraged. Fellows also will be asked to conduct a staff briefing at the end of their research visit to share information regarding what was found during the research process.
Academic and independent historians, public and local historians, and writers are encouraged to apply. Current NARA employees and contractors or their immediate family members are not eligible.
Records that can be researched in St. Louis, MO include:
NARA at St. Louis maintains the records of former military members and federal civilian employees.  Records that are available to the public include:
·        Military Records
o   Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF) for individuals with a separation date of 62 years ago from “today’s date.”
Personnel files are specific to individuals and contain information about military actions as well as family history and former educational and professional pursuits.
§  U.S. Army (including Army Air Corps and Army Air Force) with a separation date beginning in 1912
§  U.S. Navy with a separation date beginning in 1880
§  U.S. Marine Corps with a separation date beginning in 1895
§  U.S. Coast Guard (military) with a separation date beginning in 1898   
§  U.S. Air Force with a separation date beginning in 1947
o   Auxiliary Records (some examples include):
§  Army General Courts-Martial and Army Special Courts-Martial records (1918-1976)
§  World War I Burial Files
§  Selective Service Records for those born prior to 1960
§  Morning Reports for the U.S. Army (1912-1973) and U.S. Air Force (1947-1963)
§  Army Chaplain Files (1917-1950)
§  Deceased and War Casualty Seaman’s Records (1937-1950)

·        Civilian Records
o   Official Personnel Folders (OPF) and service record cards for individuals who separated from government service prior to April 1951.
Personnel folders are specific to individuals and contain information about employees’ careers with the federal government as well as family history and former educational and professional pursuits.
o   Individual Records of those who served as enrollees with the Civilian Conservation Corps
o   Assignment, employment, and termination slips for those who served with the Works Progress Administration

·        For more information on the holdings at NARA at St. Louis, please visit:  http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/
o   For additional information about military records that are available for public research, please visit:  http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/archival-programs/military-personnel-archival/index.html
o   For additional information about civilian records that are available for public research, please visit:  http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/archival-programs/civilian-personnel-archival/index.html
o   For additional information about the records of Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees, please visit:  http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/archival-programs/civilian-personnel-archival/ccc-holdings-access.html
Submit proposals by e-mail or mail. Either must be received by March 15, 2013.  Awards will be announced May 1, 2013.
What to Send:
        * A description and justification for the project, not to exceed six pages. This proposal should include:
        * a description of the records to be used for research (There should be enough records in the targeted location to warrant a research visit of at least one week.);
        * a listing of the records that will be used at the location;
        * the proposed final product; and
        * the significance of the project to historical scholarship.
        * Please also include the following with your proposal:
        * Vita (no more than three pages) including current contact information; and
        * Two letters of recommendation.
Proposals should be sent by mail or electronic to:
            National Archives at St. Louis
            2013 Fellowship Program
            Attn:  Ashley Mattingly (RL-SL)
P.O. Box 38757
St. Louis, MO  63138

Travel Grant - Society for Scholarly Publishing:

The closing date for applications is March 27th.

Society for Scholarly Publishing: 2013 Annual Meeting and Travel Grants

SSP Conference Travel Grant Program

If you are a student in a publishing or library/information science program, or have been working in this field for three years or less, please consider applying for a grant to attend the SSP Annual Meeting (see details below).  If you¹re not a potential candidate, but know someone who is, please share this announcement with your fellow-student, colleague, or protégé. 

SSP's 2013 travel grant program has grants for up to 14 successful applicants. The awards will support travel to and attendance at SSP¹s 35th Annual Meeting, to be held June 5-7 in San Francisco, CA, as well as SSP membership for 2013.   The travel grant program is designed to introduce students of publishing and information science and early career publishing professionals to the many educational and networking opportunities available at the popular and informative SSP annual meeting. 

Successful applicants will be granted free registration at the Annual Meeting and will be eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,000 for travel and lodging expenses incurred to attend the meeting.  Higher rates of reimbursement are available for applicants located overseas, and the Society offers special encouragement to applicants from outside North America.

Applications must be completed online; see the link to the online form at

 http://www.sspnet.org/careers/travel-grants-recipients.  

The application deadline is Wednesday, March 27, 2013.   Grant awardees will be selected and notified by the first week in April.

The SSP Board has developed several supporting programs that will help grant awardees optimize their experience. Awardees will be paired with mentors who hold senior management positions within SSP member organizations. Mentors will help grantees plug into the educational and networking opportunities available at the Annual Meeting.  Additionally, the meeting program will offer several opportunities designed to engage those who are relatively new to the industry.

SSP Annual Meeting 2013: “Surviving (and Thriving!) in Our Multi-Access World: Navigating the New Publishing Paradigm”

June 5 – 7, 2013    San Francisco Marriott Marquis, San Francisco, California

Meeting Highlights

• Opening Keynote Speaker: Tim O’Reilly on June 5th
• Two Plenary Sessions:

• A group of experts on the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) who will review how these are transforming scholarly communication on June 6th
• An international panel who will discuss policy shifts in their regions and emerging opportunities for publishers on June 7th

25 concurrent sessions divided over 5 tracks, which will include:

• Business models — panels on article-level metrics, Open Access, Academic Social Networking Platforms, digital textbooks, and remixing content
• Sales and marketing — including panels on metrics 2.0, altmetrics, discovery services
• Technology — panels on mobile, responsive design, enhancing discoverability of book content
• Workflow/production — panels on HTML, future of peer review, metadata management, automating rights and permissions, accessibility challenges
• Global outreach — panels on reaching a global audience, digital publishing in China, and models for non-profit publishing from around the world

For more details of session abstracts, speakers, and hotel details, see http://www.sspnet.org/events/annual-meeting/event-home/

SSP is a dynamic membership organization, working to advance the development of members through education and networking.

Sincerely,

Will Wakeling, 

Chair, SSP Travel Grants Committee

 

Preservation Assistance Grants

Need funds to preserve your collections? Each spring Amigos assists institutions with applications for the Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions (PAGs) offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities. These grants support preservation of collections at libraries, museums, archives and records centers. The PAG provides up to $6,000 and can be used for site surveys, preservation training, emergency preparedness training, digital preservation training, and preservation supplies. May 1, 2013 is the deadline to apply for a grant that can provide 2014 funds for your preservation programs.

For more information about the grants, contact Gina Minks at 800-843-8482, ext. 2825 or minks@amigos.org, or Elizabeth Klein, IPS Program Coordinator at 800-843-8482, ext. 2844 or klein@amigos.org.

Grants - Preservation Needs Assessment and Risk Assessment

The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is seeking applicants for its Preservation Needs Assessment and Risk Assessment programs. Through funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), CCAHA is able to offer a limited number of subsidized assessments for a total of just $350 each. These services are valued at over $5,000. Detailed information on the Preservation Needs Assessment Program can be found at: http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2013/04/19/ccaha-s-preservation-needs-assessment-program-1 Information on the Risk Assessment Program can be found at: http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2013/04/19/ccaha-s-risk-assessment-program-1 If you have questions or want to discuss the suitability of this program for your institution, please contact CCAHA's Preservation Services Office, call 215.545.0613, go to www.ccaha.org, or email pso@ccaha.org About the Preservation Needs Assessment Program Completing a Preservation Needs Assessment is a key first step in the process of caring for collections and is essential when seeking funding for preservation and conservation initiatives. The preservation needs assessment process encompasses a general evaluation of the institution's preservation needs for their collections and includes: environment (temperature, relative humidity, pollution and light), housekeeping, pest control, fire protection, security, and disaster preparedness; collection storage, handling, exhibition, and treatment; and preservation planning. The site visit consists of a review of the site conducted by a CCAHA preservation expert, an examination of the collections, and interviews with relevant staff. The written report provides observations, recommendations, and resources to serve as a guide in the development of a comprehensive preservation plan for the collections. Eligibility: Institutions with paper-based humanities collections that are available to the public on a regularly scheduled basis and that have national or regional significance are encouraged to apply. Additional eligibility requirements are on CCAHA's web site at: http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2013/04/19/ccaha-s-preservation-needs-assessment-program-1 About the Risk Assessment Program A risk assessment is a necessary first step for developing an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Institutions selected to participate in the program will work with a CCAHA preservation expert member to complete a one day on-site consultation during which collections management policies and procedures, facilities and building location, environmental conditions, security and fire protection, pest and mold control, and weather and geographic risks are analyzed. The written risk assessment report will provide observations, recommendations and mitigation strategies, and resources to help the institution mitigate risks and will also serve as a guide in the development of an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for the collection and the institution. In addition, CCAHA staff will review any subsequent disaster planning documents and make suggestions for the successful implementation of the emergency plan. Eligibility: Small to mid-sized institutions with humanities-based collections of regional or national significance are eligible and encouraged to apply. Additional eligibility requirements are on CCAHA's web site at: http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2013/04/19/ccaha-s-risk-assessment-program-1 All applications must be received by Friday, April 19, 2013.

Travel Grant - Washington University Libraries

Travel Grant Competition The Department of Special Collections Washington University Libraries St. Louis, Missouri Application Deadline: March 15, 2013. Travel must occur between May 15, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Travel reimbursement grants of up to $1000 are available to faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and independent scholars who would like to use our collections for research. Funds may be used for transportation, food, lodging, and photocopying. Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from St. Louis. Additional information is available at http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/tg/tg2013.html An application form is available at http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/tg/TravelGrantApplicationForm2013.pdf. The Department of Special Collections is a multi-faceted research institution that contains materials related to a wide variety of academic disciplines. Below is a listing of some of our major collections: Film and Media Archive: The Film and Media Archive is committed to the preservation of documentary film and other media which chronicle America's great political and social movements, with a particular emphasis on the African-American experience. The collections of prominent filmmakers Henry Hampton (Eyes on the Prize) and William Miles (I Remember Harlem) include hundreds of hours of high quality programming and feature a comprehensive and diverse array of primary interviews, photos, archival footage, and written documents gathered and generated during the film production process. For more information, contact Nadia Ghasedi at nghasedi@wustl.edu or (314) 935-6154, or visit our on-line catalog at http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/filmandmedia/. Manuscripts: Collections of literary papers, press archives, and magazine archives. The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of major 20th-century literary figures including James Merrill, Samuel Beckett, Howard Nemerov, Stanley Elkin, William Gass, Mona Van Duyn, and many others. For more information, contact Joel Minor at joelminor@wustl.edu or (314) 935-5413, or visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/manuscripts/. Modern Graphic History Library: Dedicated to acquiring and preserving distinguished works of modern illustration and pictorial graphic culture. Focusing on artists' working materials and sketches as well as finished artworks, the range of the collection extends from book, magazine, and advertising illustration to graphic novels, comics, poster design, pictorial information design, and animation. In addition, the collection also contains the archives of fine artists like Ernest Trova that have a relationship with popular culture and mass media. For more information, contact Skye Lacerte at slacerte@wustl.edu or (314) 935-7741, or visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/MGHL/. Rare Books: Collection strengths include the history of books and printing, especially the English Arts & Crafts movement; the book arts; semeiology and the history of non-verbal communication; a collection of Little Black Sambo books and related objects; and 19th- and 20th-century British and American literature complementing the modern literary archives housed in the manuscript unit. For more information, contact Erin Davis at erindavis@wustl.edu or (314) 935-5583, or visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/rarebooks/. University Archives: The Washington University Archives is comprised of more than 300 unique collections. Most collections chronicle the history of Washington University from 1853 to the present day. These diverse collections range from the writings of University co-founder William G. Eliot, to student produced publications, and professional and personal papers of faculty members such as Arthur Holly Compton. Other collections relate to 20th-century St. Louis history, with a focus on business, transportation, politics, social welfare, urban planning, and architecture. For more information, contact Sonya Rooney at srooney@wustl.edu or (314) 935-9730, or visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/archives/. An application form is available at http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/tg/TravelGrantApplicationForm2013.pdf. The Department of Special Collections, Washington University Libraries http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/ spec@wumail.wustl.edu (314) 935-5495

Research Fellowship and Travel Grants - Robert J. Dole Archive

2013 Robert J. Dole Archive and Special Collections Research Fellowship and Travel Grants Established in 2010, these funding programs award grants to scholars engaged in projects studying Congress, politics, or policy issues. The Dole Archive and Special Collections at the Dole Institute of Politics houses Senator Bob Dole's extensive collections, which include his 36-year career in the House and Senate. While in residence, the Research Fellow and Travel Grant awardees will use these collections that provide extensive documentation on a wide range of legislative, historical, and policy issues. Research Fellowship Graduate students and post-doctoral scholars are eligible to apply for this $2,500 award, which supports substantial contributions to the study of Congress, politics, or policy issues on a national or international scale. The fellow will be required to conduct research at the Dole Archive for a period of 1-3 weeks between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. Applications are due by March 15, 2013. Travel Grants The Travel Grant program is intended to defray costs associated with research-related travel to the Dole Institute. This program offers reimbursements of up to $750 to undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and independent scholars. Applications for travel grants are reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no deadline to apply and applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted. For more information, please visit our website: http://dolearchive.ku.edu/research/fellowships/

BRASS Emerald Research Grant award

We are seeking proposals for the annual BRASS Emerald Research Grant award. The Emerald Research Grant Award will be awarded to an individual or group of individuals seeking support to conduct research in business librarianship. The funds may be used at the discretion of the award recipients. Award recipient must be an ALA member or at least one member of a collaborative team must be an ALA member. "The Emerald Group Publishing Limited has a long-standing commitment to support the research community via a number of methods including doctoral and research fund awards, benefiting both those at the outset of their academic careers and the more established researchers." One $5,000 award will be presented. The awards (check and citation) will be presented at the RUSA Awards. BRASS would like to thank Emerald Group Publishing Limited (http://www.emeraldinsight.com/) for their generous sponsorship of this award. Nominations must be received by December 15, 2012. For complete information about the criteria for this grant award, please visit: http://www.ala.org/rusa/awards/emeraldgrant Questions may be directed to the award committee chair: Christy Cathro Goodnight Christycathrogoodnight@gmail.com 919-384-5515

Travel grant - Adult education

The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) at Syracuse University Library invites applicants to its Alexander N. Charters Adult Education Research Grants-in-Aid Program, now in its sixth year. Up to $4,000 of grants-in-aid will be awarded in 2013 to researchers and practitioners wishing to use the adult education collections in SCRC's Charters Library. The actual amount of each award will depend upon the scope of the research outlined in the applicant's proposal. Winners will be encouraged to submit copies of any scholarly output resulting from their work, for inclusion in SUrface, Syracuse University's institutional repository. The Charters Library of Resources for Educators of Adults (http://scrc.syr.edu/charterslibrary) is the world's most comprehensive collection of English-language materials in the field of adult and continuing education. Among the resources available to researchers are more than 90 discrete manuscript collections, 2,100 books, 50 professional journals, 220 newsletters, 400 sound recordings, 100 video-recordings, 10,000 photographs and some 2,800 master's theses and dissertations in the field. Also included are the papers of individuals such as William Langner, Beverly Cassara, and (of course) its namesake Alexander Charters, as well as the records of such pivotal organizations as Laubach Literacy International, the National University Continuing Education Association, and the Adult Education Association/American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. Online finding aids to the manuscript collections are available on SCRC's Web site at http://library.syr.edu/digital/guides/ead/subj_list_from_db.htm#adult_ed. The application deadline is January 15, 2013, and winners will be announced by March 1, 2013. Grant funds awarded in March must be used between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. For information on how to apply, visit our Web page at http://library.syr.edu/digital/guides/a/AlexanderNCharters/grants.htm. The Special Collections Research Center at Syracuse University Library, the home of the Charters Library, has more than 150,000 printed works and over 2,000 manuscript and archival collections. Its holdings are particularly strong in the 20th century; they include the personal papers and manuscripts of such luminaries as artist Grace Hartigan, inspirational preacher Norman Vincent Peale, author Joyce Carol Oates, photojournalist Margaret Bourke White, and industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague, as well as the records of organizations such as avant-garde publisher Grove Press. A full list of all SCRC collections is available from our website at http://scrc.syr.edu.

TRAVEL GRANT - ARSC CONFERENCE

The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- ARSC CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS --- Application Deadline: December 7, 2012 The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is now accepting applications for ARSC Conference Travel Grants to be awarded in 2013. The grants are designed to: -- encourage ARSC members to attend their first ARSC conference -- reach out to college students and professionals in the early stages of their careers -- promote mentoring and professional development opportunities -- advance scholarly research and publication, and -- support ARSC members who desire to participate more actively in the association. Grant recipients are awarded: -- complimentary registration for the entire ARSC Annual Conference -- gratis registration for the Pre-Conference Workshop, and -- reimbursement up to US$750 to defray the expenses of transportation and lodging (upon approval of valid receipts, to be submitted after the conference). Rental car costs for transportation within the conference city are not reimbursable. At the time of application, the applicant must be a member of ARSC in good standing, planning to attend his or her first ARSC conference. The applicant must also be one of the following: -- a college or university student aspiring to work with sound recordings -- a recent graduate seeking a professional position involving sound recordings -- a professional within the first five years of his or her career, who has demonstrated a dedication to sound recordings -- a researcher or discographer showing compelling prospects for the publication or dissemination of his or her scholarly work. Applicants who demonstrate an interest in serving on an ARSC committee, publishing their work in the ARSC Journal, or presenting at an ARSC conference will be given particular consideration. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to attend the entire conference, beginning with the pre-conference workshop. Each applicant must submit: -- a letter of application describing the applicant's background and current activities, clearly indicating why the applicant merits consideration for an ARSC Conference Travel Grant -- a proposed budget for travel costs -- itemization of any non-ARSC funds that the applicant may receive toward ARSC conference attendance, such as institutional support, etc. -- a brief resume or curriculum vitae, and -- two letters of support, each submitted directly by the writer. Applications lacking any of the above items will be deemed incomplete, and may not be viewed favorably by the Travel Grants Committee. All applications and supporting materials must be received by December 7, 2012. Send them by e-mail or postal mail to: Louise Spear, ARSC Conference Travel Grants Committee American Musical and Dramatic Academy 6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles, CA 90028 LSpear@amda.edu For more information, visit: http://www.arsc-audio.org/committees/grant-programs.html or e-mail: LSpear@amda.edu Applicants will be notified about the award decisions by January 21, 2013.

TRAVEL GRANT - ARSC CONFERENCE

The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- ARSC CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS --- Application Deadline: December 7, 2012 The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is now accepting applications for ARSC Conference Travel Grants to be awarded in 2013. The grants are designed to: -- encourage ARSC members to attend their first ARSC conference -- reach out to college students and professionals in the early stages of their careers -- promote mentoring and professional development opportunities -- advance scholarly research and publication, and -- support ARSC members who desire to participate more actively in the association. Grant recipients are awarded: -- complimentary registration for the entire ARSC Annual Conference -- gratis registration for the Pre-Conference Workshop, and -- reimbursement up to US$750 to defray the expenses of transportation and lodging (upon approval of valid receipts, to be submitted after the conference). Rental car costs for transportation within the conference city are not reimbursable. At the time of application, the applicant must be a member of ARSC in good standing, planning to attend his or her first ARSC conference. The applicant must also be one of the following: -- a college or university student aspiring to work with sound recordings -- a recent graduate seeking a professional position involving sound recordings -- a professional within the first five years of his or her career, who has demonstrated a dedication to sound recordings -- a researcher or discographer showing compelling prospects for the publication or dissemination of his or her scholarly work. Applicants who demonstrate an interest in serving on an ARSC committee, publishing their work in the ARSC Journal, or presenting at an ARSC conference will be given particular consideration. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to attend the entire conference, beginning with the pre-conference workshop. Each applicant must submit: -- a letter of application describing the applicant's background and current activities, clearly indicating why the applicant merits consideration for an ARSC Conference Travel Grant -- a proposed budget for travel costs -- itemization of any non-ARSC funds that the applicant may receive toward ARSC conference attendance, such as institutional support, etc. -- a brief resume or curriculum vitae, and -- two letters of support, each submitted directly by the writer. Applications lacking any of the above items will be deemed incomplete, and may not be viewed favorably by the Travel Grants Committee. All applications and supporting materials must be received by December 7, 2012. Send them by e-mail or postal mail to: Louise Spear, ARSC Conference Travel Grants Committee American Musical and Dramatic Academy 6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles, CA 90028 LSpear@amda.edu For more information, visit: http://www.arsc-audio.org/committees/grant-programs.html or e-mail: LSpear@amda.edu Applicants will be notified about the award decisions by January 21, 2013.

TRAVEL GRANT - ARSC CONFERENCE

The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- ARSC CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS --- Application Deadline: December 7, 2012 The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is now accepting applications for ARSC Conference Travel Grants to be awarded in 2013. The grants are designed to: -- encourage ARSC members to attend their first ARSC conference -- reach out to college students and professionals in the early stages of their careers -- promote mentoring and professional development opportunities -- advance scholarly research and publication, and -- support ARSC members who desire to participate more actively in the association. Grant recipients are awarded: -- complimentary registration for the entire ARSC Annual Conference -- gratis registration for the Pre-Conference Workshop, and -- reimbursement up to US$750 to defray the expenses of transportation and lodging (upon approval of valid receipts, to be submitted after the conference). Rental car costs for transportation within the conference city are not reimbursable. At the time of application, the applicant must be a member of ARSC in good standing, planning to attend his or her first ARSC conference. The applicant must also be one of the following: -- a college or university student aspiring to work with sound recordings -- a recent graduate seeking a professional position involving sound recordings -- a professional within the first five years of his or her career, who has demonstrated a dedication to sound recordings -- a researcher or discographer showing compelling prospects for the publication or dissemination of his or her scholarly work. Applicants who demonstrate an interest in serving on an ARSC committee, publishing their work in the ARSC Journal, or presenting at an ARSC conference will be given particular consideration. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to attend the entire conference, beginning with the pre-conference workshop. Each applicant must submit: -- a letter of application describing the applicant's background and current activities, clearly indicating why the applicant merits consideration for an ARSC Conference Travel Grant -- a proposed budget for travel costs -- itemization of any non-ARSC funds that the applicant may receive toward ARSC conference attendance, such as institutional support, etc. -- a brief resume or curriculum vitae, and -- two letters of support, each submitted directly by the writer. Applications lacking any of the above items will be deemed incomplete, and may not be viewed favorably by the Travel Grants Committee. All applications and supporting materials must be received by December 7, 2012. Send them by e-mail or postal mail to: Louise Spear, ARSC Conference Travel Grants Committee American Musical and Dramatic Academy 6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles, CA 90028 LSpear@amda.edu For more information, visit: http://www.arsc-audio.org/committees/grant-programs.html or e-mail: LSpear@amda.edu Applicants will be notified about the award decisions by January 21, 2013.

TRAVEL GRANT - ARSC CONFERENCE

The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. --- ARSC CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS --- Application Deadline: December 7, 2012 The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is now accepting applications for ARSC Conference Travel Grants to be awarded in 2013. The grants are designed to: -- encourage ARSC members to attend their first ARSC conference -- reach out to college students and professionals in the early stages of their careers -- promote mentoring and professional development opportunities -- advance scholarly research and publication, and -- support ARSC members who desire to participate more actively in the association. Grant recipients are awarded: -- complimentary registration for the entire ARSC Annual Conference -- gratis registration for the Pre-Conference Workshop, and -- reimbursement up to US$750 to defray the expenses of transportation and lodging (upon approval of valid receipts, to be submitted after the conference). Rental car costs for transportation within the conference city are not reimbursable. At the time of application, the applicant must be a member of ARSC in good standing, planning to attend his or her first ARSC conference. The applicant must also be one of the following: -- a college or university student aspiring to work with sound recordings -- a recent graduate seeking a professional position involving sound recordings -- a professional within the first five years of his or her career, who has demonstrated a dedication to sound recordings -- a researcher or discographer showing compelling prospects for the publication or dissemination of his or her scholarly work. Applicants who demonstrate an interest in serving on an ARSC committee, publishing their work in the ARSC Journal, or presenting at an ARSC conference will be given particular consideration. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to attend the entire conference, beginning with the pre-conference workshop. Each applicant must submit: -- a letter of application describing the applicant's background and current activities, clearly indicating why the applicant merits consideration for an ARSC Conference Travel Grant -- a proposed budget for travel costs -- itemization of any non-ARSC funds that the applicant may receive toward ARSC conference attendance, such as institutional support, etc. -- a brief resume or curriculum vitae, and -- two letters of support, each submitted directly by the writer. Applications lacking any of the above items will be deemed incomplete, and may not be viewed favorably by the Travel Grants Committee. All applications and supporting materials must be received by December 7, 2012. Send them by e-mail or postal mail to: Louise Spear, ARSC Conference Travel Grants Committee American Musical and Dramatic Academy 6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles, CA 90028 LSpear@amda.edu For more information, visit: http://www.arsc-audio.org/committees/grant-programs.html or e-mail: LSpear@amda.edu Applicants will be notified about the award decisions by January 21, 2013.

FREE workshop - Grant Funding for Collection Digitization and Preservation

Grant Funding for Collection Digitization and Preservation workshop Nov. 14 from 12:30-4:00 at the Library of Michigan, Lansing (The program will begin at 1:00) The Michigan Collections Network is a newly forming network interested in preserving and providing access to library and archival print and digital collections. One of the challenges and opportunities with this work is funding for these project. This first event of the Michigan Collections Network will inform participants about funding options available and hear the experience of three libraries as they were awarded preservation and digitization grants. Timothy Chester, director emeritus of the Grand Rapids Public Museum will speak on grant funding for cultural heritage collections. A panel of Michigan library staff will speak on three recent preservation and digitization grant funded project: Frank Boles of Central Michigan University on a newspaper digitization grant, Alice Cruz of Orion Township Public Library on an IMLS preservation grant for artifacts, and Stacy Nowicki of Kalamazoo College on 2 NEH preservation grants. Brief tours of the Library of Michigan’s conservation and digitization areas will be available. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge for this event, however we are asking that people register at: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?22