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December 2004Did you know?Did you know that ALIA awards research/ study grants for ALIA members wanting to engage in research or study projects? These grants are self nominating and more information can be obtained by contacting ALIA National Office, ph 02 6215 8222, freecall 1800 020 071, fx 02 6282 2249, awards@alia.org.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address). Listed below are the self-nominating research/study grants available. Study Grant AwardThere are funds available to members wishing to undertake a study project. Study grants are offered to provide an opportunity for librarians to undertake projects that they would otherwise be unable to do because of the time and costs involved. Study grants are open to practising librarians or library technician members who have been personal members for at least two years with a minimum of three years experience. Nominations close 1 June 2004. Some previous Study Grant Award recipients include:
Dunn & Wilson ScholarshipThe Dunn & Wilson Scholarship is a biennial award (presented at the biennial library technicians conference) and provides the recipient with an opportunity to investigate a particular project relating to the practice of library technicians which will increase the recipient's professional occupational experience. The inaugural scholarship was awarded in 1991. The scholarship is open to practising library technician members of the Association.who are required to prepare a comprehensive report on their studies, suitable for publication as a journal article. The report must be forwarded to the national executive of the library technician's group within four months of its completion. Recipients must also present the 'Dunn & Wilson Oration' at ALIA biennial conferences. The oration should include a report on the project, detailing the project's outcomes, benefits to the individual and to the practice of library technicians. Nominations close on 1 June. Previous Dunn & Wilson Scholarship projects
Ray Choate ScholarshipThe Ray Choate scholarship is a biennial award which will enable the recipient to investigate a particular aspect of reference or information services that will lead to improved practice in the area. The research topic should relate to the objects of the Association. Applicants are required to be financial members of ALIA. The project is to culminate in a detailed report and the recipient will be required to make a presentation at an ALIA conference or event. Nominations close on 1 June 2004. Nominations will be considered by the research panel for recommendation to the Board of Directors. YBP/Lindsay & Howes Research Award for Collection ServicesThe ALIA YBP/Lindsay & Howes Research Award for Collection Services is a biennial award that aims to increase the recipient's professional knowledge and experience; to provide the recipient with the opportunity to investigate and research a particular aspect of the development of collection services and to encourage practice-related research or projects that will inform and advance practice in collection services and management. The successful recipient will be required to prepare a comprehensive report for publication in the Australian Library Journal and pursue other publishing and presentation opportunities, present the report to the ALIA Research Committee within 12 months of the date of completion of the award and make a presentation at the next ALIA biennial conference. Nominations will be considered by the research award panel for recommendation to the Board of Directors. Nominations close on 1 June 2006. Applicants are required to be financial members of ALIA.
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