Last Call for SustainRT New Voices in Sustainability Conference Stipend Applications

CHICAGO - The SustainRT New Voices in Sustainability Conference Stipend recognizes the importance of social equity to SustainRT and ALA, and works to support new and diverse members to overcome barriers to participating in the professional development and networking opportunities presented by ALA conferences and events. 

SustainRT will provide registration and award a stipend of $250 to a SustainRT member to support their attendance in person at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference. The stipend can be used for expenses such as housing, meals, travel, or any other costs associated with attending the conference. New and diverse voices in library sustainability, as well as first-time conference attendees, are encouraged to apply.

All stipend applicants will receive notification in March 2025 when the winning recipient is decided. The Awards Committee will coordinate registration and the disbursement of funds with the recipient prior to the conference.

Complete the New Voices in Sustainability nomination form. 

The requirements for the award winner:

• Attend the 2025 ALA Annual Conference
• Be a current SustainRT member. (Current SustainRT board members are not eligible.)
• Provide a brief bio (up to 250 words)
• Provide a statement on the role of diversity in promoting sustainability in libraries (up to 500 words).
• Applicants must complete the nomination form by March 3, 2025. The winner will be notified in March and recognized at the Sustain RT member meeting at the ALA Annual conference. The award recipient will be invited to serve on the SustainRT Awards Committee following the conference.

Not a SustainRT member? Log into your ALA Connect account and add the Sustainability Round Table to your ALA membership.

Contacts:

Tera Ray
Awards Co-Chair
ALA Sustainability Round Table

Lynne Lambdin
Awards Co-Chair
ALA Sustainability Round Table

About the Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT)

The mission of the organization is to provide resources for the library community to support sustainability through curriculum development; collections; exhibits; events; advocacy, communication, library buildings and space design. SustainRT is open to all ALA members and will include both individual members and organizational members.

About the American Library Association

The American Library Association (ALA) is the only non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated entirely to America's libraries and library professionals. For almost 150 years, ALA has provided resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. The ALA serves academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library's role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit www.ala.org.