Sponsored by ABC-CLIO
Monetary Amount: up to $1,750
Deadline: February 1
The next award cycle will open September 2023
Overview
The ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant is given to school library associations that are AASL Chapters for planning and implementing leadership programs at the state, regional, or local levels.
Possibilities include programs that:
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Involve new members;
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Train on-going leaders;
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Prepare school librarians to be building or district level leaders;
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Encourage collaboration among organizations.
New ideas and approaches to leadership are encouraged.
Eligibility
Applicant must be a current AASL Chapter.
Criteria
All applications for the grant will be judged against the following criteria:
- Program objectives are clear
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Nature and importance of desired leadership qualities are specified
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Intended participant group is well defined
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Plan of action and calendar are included
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Budget is well planned
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Evaluation plan is valid and follow-up activities are appropriate
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Program has merit for replication by other chapters
The recipient organization is responsible for providing a final written report, which will include an itemized statement of expenses, an evaluation of the results, and suggestions for improvement. The organization is also responsible for presenting a brief oral report at the AASL Chapter Assembly meeting following the completion of the project.
Download Criteria & Rating Sheets
* Please note: This downloadable version is for informational purposes only. All applications must be submitted online, via the Apply Now button that will appear at the top of the page when the next award season opens in early September.
Questions
Allison Cline
Deputy Executive Director
Recipients
Year | Recipient | |
2023 | South Carolina Association of School Librarians ![]() "We are so grateful to AASL and ABC-CLIO for selecting the SCASL Emerging Leaders: Amped Up! program for this grant. In the current climate, we felt it was important for our Emerging Leaders to receive training in legislative skills, communication skills, and confidence in order to tackle the challenges that lie ahead for the school library profession and our organization. This grant will help make that happen." ![]() |
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2022 | Louisiana Association of School Librarians (LASL) | |
2021 | Oklahoma School Librarians, a division of the Oklahoma Library Association | |
2020 | Maryland Association of School Librarians | |
2019 | South Carolina Association of School Librarians | |
2018 | Alabama School Library Association | |
2017 | Ohio Educational Library Media Association | |
2016 | no award given | |
2015 | Advocacy for School Libraries Special Interest Group in New Mexico | |
2014 | Kentucky Association of School Librarians | |
2013 | North Carolina School Library Media Association | |
2012 | Iowa Association of School Librarians | |
2011 | Texas Association of School Librarians | |
2010 | Alabama Instructional Media Association | |
2009 | no award given | |
2008 | Colorado Association of School Libraries | |
2007 | Association for Indiana Media Educators | |
2006 | no award given | |
2005 | Wisconsin Educational Media Association | |
2004 | Colorado Association of School Librarians | |
2003 | Minnesota Educational Media Organization | |
2002 | Nebraska Educational Media Association | |
2001 | Educational Media Association of New Jersey | |
2000 | Massachusetts School Library Media Association | |
1999 | Hawaii Association of School Librarians | |
1998 | Ohio Educational Library Media Association | |
1997 | New England Educational Media Association | |
1996 | Massachusetts School Library Media Association and Massachusetts Library Association Children's Issues Section |
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1995 | Wisconsin Educational Media Association | |
1994 | Alaska Association of School Librarians | |
1993 | Massachusetts School Library Media Association | |
1992 | Colorado Educational Media Association | |
1991 | South Dakota School Library Media Association | |
1990 | no award given | |
1989 | Kansas Association of School Librarians | |
1988 | New York Library Association, School Library Media Section | |
1987 | California Media and Educators Association |