Call for SustainRT New Voices in Sustainability Conference Stipend Nominations
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 up to $500 each year to help one candidate to attend the ALA Annual Conference through the stipend which can be used for fees associated with registration, housing, meals, travel, or any other costs incurred as a result of attending the in-person or virtual conference.
The Sustainability Round Table will offer a $500 conference stipend to a SustainRT member attending the 2023 ALA Annual Conference. Applicants should be new and diverse voices in library sustainability or first-time attendees.
Not a SustainRT member? Log into your ALA Connect account and add the Sustainability Round Table to your ALA membership.
The requirements for the award winner are they must:
- Attend the 2023 ALA Annual Conference
- Be a current SustainRT member. (Current SustainRT board members are not eligible.)
- Brief bio (up to 250 words)
- A statement on the role of diversity in promoting sustainability in libraries (up to 500 words).
- Entries are due by February 15, 2023. 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.
CONTACTS
Jenn WashburnSecretary, Awards Co-ChairALA Sustainability Roundtablejenn.washburn@unt.eduKelsey FlynnAwards Co-ChairALA Sustainability Roundtablekelsey.flynn42@gmail.com
Tera RayAwards Committee Member ALA Sustainability Roundtabletaray@valdosta.edu ------------------------------
Tera Ray
Reference Librarian
Valdosta State University
She/Her/Hers
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