Shirley Olofson Memorial Award
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Award and Frequency
Eligibility
Application Instructions
Fill out the application form online. Include a current resume that lists educational background and degrees, library positions you've held, activity in ALA, NMRT, or other ALA groups, activity in other library associations, and participation in scholarly activity. Write a short essay or paragraph that explains the reasons you are applying for this award. Address your financial need. (Specify what expenses are funded by your employer or other resources, e.g. registration, travel, lodging, and meals, etc. and what expenses you pay on your own.)
If you do not receive an email acknowledgment within two business days after submitting this application form, please send an email to Zao Liu at zliu@tamu.edu. Applicants will be notified of incomplete applications.
Contact Information
Kimberly Sanders
ALA, Human Resource Development & Recruitment (HRDR)
Program Officer, Education & Scholarships
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800/545-2433 x 4279
ksanders@ala.org
Work Phone: (312) 280-4279
Fax: (312) 280-3256
American Library Association
50 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611-2788
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Notification
The winner will be chosen in January before the ALA Midwinter Meeting. All applicants will be notified in March.
