Call for nominations for CLA Technical Services New Leader Award. Application deadline: March 18, 2016
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL SERVICES NEW LEADER AWARD SPONSORED BY BRODART Call for Nominations The CLA Technical Services New Leader Award cultivates new leadership in the field of library technical services. The award honors emerging leaders, enables them to attend and actively participate in the CLA conference and technical services annual meeting, and encourages and inspires them to accept leadership roles within both CLA’s Technical Services Interest Group (TSIG) and the association as a whole. A maximum of one award is given each year. CLA’s Technical Services New Leader is presented with $500 (to help cover conference registration, travel and lodging expense) and a certificate of recognition. He or she is honored during our annual conference, and is enrolled into CLA’s Mentoring Program. The CLA Technical Services New Leader Award is sponsored by Brodart. Application period The 2016 award application period is open until Friday, March 18, 2016 at 5:00PM PST. Eligibility · Applicants are required to be members of both CLA and CLA's Technical Services Interest Group. · Applicants must be enrolled in a library degree program, be a recent library school graduate, or have no more than five years of post-master's degree experience. · Applicants agree to attend and report on technical services meetings and programs at the CLA conference and must be willing to serve on a TSIG committee or task force, or run for TSIG office, following the annual conference. How to apply Applicants should submit the following to CLA: · A brief professional interest statement (no more than 350 words) explaining your interest and background in technical services and your career goals. · A resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter are optional. · Evidence of committee work, special projects, program planning, etc. at the paraprofessional or student level are all plusses that the committee considers. Applications should be submitted using the online application form below. Supplementary files may be <mailto:[email protected]> emailed to Natalie Cole. Further information · The CLA Technical Services New Leader Award is coordinated by CLA's <http://www.cla-net.org/?page=24> Technical Services Interest Group (TSIG). · TSIG reserves the right not to give an award if a qualified candidate is not found. · Award recipients will be asked to submit a photograph to be used in award publicity. · If you have any questions about the award, please contact <mailto:[email protected]> Michelle Alvarado. <https://clanet.site-ym.com/?840> Apply Now! CLA Technical Services New Leader Award Committee · Imad Abeulgasim, UC Berkeley · Michelle Alvarado, Sacramento Public Library (Chair) · Ann Duarte, OC Public Libraries
