BRASS Gale Cengage Learning Student Travel Award

Established in 1992 and sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning, this $1,000 monetary prize is given to a student enrolled in an ALA accredited master's degree program to fund travel to and attendance at the ALA Annual Conference and a one-year membership in the Business Reference and Services Section (BRASS) of RUSA. Applicants should have demonstrated interest in a career as a business reference librarian, and a potential to be a leader in the profession as demonstrated by activities that may include (but are not limited to) coursework, internships, jobs, special projects, and publications.

In addition to attending the conference, the winner is required to participate in BRASS activities at ALA conference and to write a brief statement about conference experiences for RUSA Update . The winner may not accept a concurrent ALA-sponsored travel award.

Nominations

Applicants must download and complete the nomination form (PDF format), and follow the submission instructions therein. As explained in the nomination form, letters of reference and a library school transcript must be submitted with the application. Questions should be directed to the committee chair.
The deadline for nominations is January 31.

Recipients