For immediate release | February 10, 2023
EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award deadline extended to March 6, 2023
The American Library Association is currently accepting nominations through March 6, 2023 for the EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award is awarded to a library organization for a program to further its staff development goals and objectives. The award includes $3,500 and a gold-framed citation, donated by EBSCO Publishing. Application
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