The Federal Librarians Cicely Phippen Marks Scholarship
Posted: March 6, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Scholarships Comments OffA new scholarship to support a library school student who has an
interest in working in a Federal library has been established in memory
of a former federal librarian, Cicely Phippen Marks. The Federal
Librarians Cicely Phippen Marks Scholarship of $1500 will be awarded to
a library school student who is currently enrolled in any
ALA-accredited library school and who has expressed an interest in some
aspect of Federal librarianship are eligible. Applicants must be full
or part-time students at the time of application. Students nominate
themselves for this award and a letter of reference from a Federal
librarian, a library school professor, etc. may be sent to the Awards
Committee Chair in support of an application.
For an application form, go to:
http://www.ala.org/ala/faflrt/faflrtawards/faflrtawards.htm Be sure to
indicate the library school
Applications must be received by April 10, 2007.
The recipient will be announced at the FAFLRT Awards Reception on
Friday, June 22 at the annual conference in
Washington, DC.
FAFLRT Awards Committee Co-chair
Shirley Loo
sloo@crs.loc.gov
202-707-6785
ArLiSNAP Donation to the ARLIS/NA Conference Raffle!
Posted: March 6, 2007 Filed under: 2007 ARLIS/NA Conference Atlanta, Fun, Opportunities: Conferences, Professional Associations 12 Comments »Dear ArLiSNAPers,
I propose that our group participate in this year’s ARLIS/NA Conference raffle. I think that it would be a great way to show our support and involvement within the professional association. And for those of you that have been to a conference before, you know how much fun groups have in picking out and/or creating their donation items! If you’ve never been, here are details on how the raffle works.
Here is an excerpt from Liz Gentry, ARLIS/NA Fundraising Raffle Coordinator ‘s ARLIS-L email with more information on donations:
Once again, I’m asking all individuals and chapters to participate in the fundraising raffle by contributing items for the raffle. Proceeds will be
used to support the ARLIS Conference Speakers Fund. Gather any works of art, handicrafts, publications, jewelry, gift baskets/bags, weekend vacations, golf packages, airline tickets, gift cards, etc., the list can be endless, and donate to the 2007 ARLIS/NA Raffle. The donation form and instructions are online and awaiting your treasures.Remember, if for some reason you can’t make it to Atlanta this year, you can still participate by donating and sending your donations to me at the address below. I will see that it makes it to the Exhibit Hall along with all of the other items.
Your donations, along with other ARLIS member and corporate donations to be raffled, will be displayed in the Photo Gallery (–link–) on the Conference Web site. This link should be up and running soon. Check it out and prepare to purchase your tickets to have a chance at winning that coveted prize.
So, ArLiSNAPers – this is our chance to be creative and really impress the rest of the organization! Do you knit, or take photographs, or create jewelry, or paint, or collage? We can either be creative and build a raffle entry around a theme, or simply donate individual items to be raffled separately. I would be happy to transport smaller donations to the conference if we arrange it in advance. Alternatively, if you send a larger item, it should probably be directed to Liz’s address:
Liz Gentry, ARLIS/NA Fundraising Raffle Coordinator
Booth Western Art Museum
501 Museum Drive
P. O. Box 3070
Cartersville, GA 30120
Sign Up for the ARLIS/NA Conference Mentoring Program
Posted: March 6, 2007 Filed under: 2007 ARLIS/NA Conference Atlanta, Opportunities: Mentoring 4 Comments »Dear ARLIS/NA Colleagues,
As you register for the upcoming conference, please take a moment to consider participating in the ARLIS/NA Atlanta Conference Mentor Program!
The Mentor program application form is now active and can be found at:
http://www.arlis-se.org/atlanta2007/volunteer_ConferenceMentorProgram.htm
Whether you are a seasoned ARLIS/NA conference veteran or a first (or second) timer, you have the opportunity to participate in the Atlanta Conference Mentor Program. If you are attending your first conference and are just beginning to develop your ARLIS network, the Mentor program provides you with an experienced ARLIS/NA member to show you the ropes and introduce you to new colleagues. For ARLIS/NA veterans, this is a fine opportunity to make a significant impact in the Society on a personal level.
Those requesting mentors will be matched with those volunteering to serve as mentors by the program coordinator, based on information drawn from the application form. Both mentors and their newcomers will be notified before the conference.
Mentors are expected to contact their mentees prior to the conference, meet with their mentee the first or second day at the conference, discuss the structure and workings of the Society, give conference-attending tips, and introduce their mentee to new colleagues whenever possible during the conference.
Please note that the Atlanta Conference mentor Program is separate from the year-long mentoring program and workshop.
Interested: Please fill out the form available on the conference website before April 13th. For any questions, please contact Alba Fernandez-Keys, Mentor Program Coordinator at afernandez-keys@ima.museum .
Co-Coordinator 2011-2013
