A Wiley Professional Development Grant
The First Step Award will not be presented in 2021. Please visit the Core Awards & Scholarships page for information on the Core awards that will be presented for 2020-2021.
Purpose
This Wiley Professional Development Grant awarded by the Continuing Resources Section of ALCTS is intended to provide librarians new to the continuing resources field with the opportunity to broaden their perspective and to encourage professional development in ALA Conference and participation in Continuing Resources Section activities.
Criteria
- ALCTS member with five or fewer years of professional experience in the continuing resources field.
- 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 continuing-resources related work,
- personal and professional development, and
- financial need.
Submission
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,
- candidate's written justification, and
- two letters of reference
Award
The award consists of $1,500 cash and a citation. The award, donated by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., is applicable toward round-trip transportation, lodging, registration fees, etc. Eligible applicants may apply more than once.
Presentation
The award is formally presented at the ALCTS Award Ceremony at the ALA Annual Conference.
Award Jury
The First Step Award will not be presented in 2021. Please visit the Core Awards & Scholarships page for information on the Core awards that will be presented for 2020-2021.
Award Recipients
Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient | ||
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2020 | Paromita Biswas | 2005 | Jennifer Arnold | ||
2019 | Ilda M. Cardenas | 2004 | Vickie Melicher | ||
2018 | Natascha Owens | 2003 | Dianne Ford | ||
2017 | Jamie Carlstone | 2002 | Susanna Flodin | ||
2016 | Melanie Church | 2001 | Allen B. Ashman | ||
2015 | Emily Cable | 2000 | Jian Wang | ||
2014 | Chris Bulock | 1999 | Charity K. Stokes | ||
2013 | Jennifer Hill | 1998 | Lauren E. Corbett | ||
2012 | Beth Kumar | 1997 | Linda M. Pitts | ||
2011 | no award given |
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Corinne C. Jacox | ||
2010 | Rebecca Kemp | 1995 | Gloria Guzi | ||
2009 | no award given | 1994 | H. Charlene Chou | ||
2008 | Erin Leach | 1993 | Christa Easton | ||
2007 | Paula Webb | 1992 | Kathy Wodrich | ||
2006 | Patrick L. Carr |