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First Step Award

A Wiley Professional Development Grant

Deadline for nominations is December 1.

Purpose

This Wiley Professional Development Grant is intended to provide librarians new to the serials field with the opportunity to broaden their perspective and to encourage professional development in ALA Conference and participation in Serials Section activities.

Award

The $1,500 cash award, donated by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., is applicable toward round trip transportation, lodging, registration fees, etc. Eligible applicants may apply more than once.

Criteria

  • Commitment to professional development in the serials field as evidenced by participation in continuing education activities, workshops, previous participation in professional activities,
  • Candidate's written justification for the grant in terms of commitment to and interest in serials related work,
  • personal and professional development, and
  • financial need.

Submission Procedure

Completed applications shall be sent to the chair of the award committee by the deadline. Each application shall include:

  • Candidate's current resume or vita, and
  • Two letters of reference.

For nomination information contact the Chair of the First Step Award Jury.

Award Recipients

Year Recipient Year Recipient

1999

Charity K. Stokes

2008

Erin Leach

1998

Lauren E. Corbett

2007

Paula Webb

1997

Linda M. Pitts

2006

Patrick L. Carr

1996

Corinne C. Jacox

2005

Jennifer Arnold

1995

Gloria Guzi

2004

Vickie Melicher

1994

H. Charlene Chou

2003

Dianne Ford

1993

Christa Easton

2002

Susanna Flodin

2001

Allen B. Ashman

2000

Jian Wang

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