Last call for applications! The application form for the New Voices in Sustainability Stipend will close Monday, March 3, 2025. 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.
The requirements for the award winner are that they must:
- Complete the nomination form found on the awards page.
- 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).
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Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy
Librarian
University of Cincinnati Main Campus - Cincinnati, OH
She/Her/Hers
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