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Item E31BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: November 19, 2003 Bulk Item: Yes ® No ❑ Division: Community Services Department: Library Services AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval for Christine Dunn, Librarian, to apply for 3M/NMRT Professional Development grant and to submit appropriate documentation. ITEM BACKGROUND: The purpose of the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant is to encourage professional development and participation by new American Library Association members. The grant will help finance attendance at the ALA Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: n/a STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval TOTAL COST: N/A COST TO COUNTY: N/A BUDGETED: Yes ❑ No REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes ❑ No ® AMOUNT PER MONTH YEAR APPROVET O TY ATTY P OMB/PURCHASING*RISK MANAGEMENT it 071o3 DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: ) James E. Mallod'1h DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED: ❑ TO FOLLOW: ❑ NOT REQUIRED: ❑ DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #: MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: 11 /19/03 Grant Name: 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Grant Period: June 24-30, 2004 Funding Agency: American Library Association Application Deadline: 12/15/03 Project Description: The purpose of the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant is to encourage professional development and participation by new American Library Association members. The grant will help finance attendance at the ALA Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. Total Project Cost: 0 Identify Source of Match: ESTIMATED ONGOING COST: $ 0 For: Division Director Dept. Head Project Manager Grants Manager Comments: OMB FORM Revised 2121/02 GRANT COSTS Grant: to be determined Match: 0 (Not included in dollar value above) (eg. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.) GRANT REVIEW Date Out Date In Reviewer r l l o7/o3 U ✓� h�z� l c; . du ))-y I z4i 1 1 ALA J 3M Application Page 1 of 4 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Application Application deadline: December 15, 2003 Fill out the following application form completely, and use the send button at the bottom to submit it to the selection committee. Please note: only NMRT members are eligible for this grant. Date I ALA Membership Number Are you an NMRT Member? c Yes (- No Full Name (First Middle Last Home Address Home Phone �- E-Mail Address Employer Your Title City, State ZIP Address (Street, City, State ZIP) Telephone I - Immediate Supervisor's Name and Title Supervisor's E-mail Address http://www.ala.orgIContentINavigationMenulOur_AssociationlRound_TablesINMRTIApp... 11/7/2003 ALA 13M Application Page 2 of 4 Work experience. Please list in chronological order, most current first J Education. Please list in chronological order, most current first. Include name of school, highest degree attained, and years of attendance. Honors, Awards, Publications. Activities in national associations: include dates of memberships, offices held, and committees served on. '1 http://www. ala.orgIContentINavigationMenulOur_AssociationlRound_TablesINMRTIApp... 11 /7/2003 ALA 13M Application Page 3 of 4 Activities in local, state and regional associations: include dates of memberships, offices held, and committees served on. Please provide the names, addressesand phone numbers of two references. If possible one reference should be a member of ALA/NMRT not on the selection committee. In no more than 500 words, please justify your need for this grant in terms of your professional development and your commitment to the profession. How did you learn about the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant? J http://www. ala.orgIContentINavigationMenulOur_AssociationlRound_TablesINMRTIApp... 11 /7/2003 ALA 1 3M Application Page 4 of 4 Selection Criteria 1. The applicant's ability or initiative to attend future national conferences if finances are provided this year. 2. How the applicant intends to use the ALA conference experience at his/her home institution and local, state and regional associations. 3. The applicant's involvement with local, state and regional associations. 4. Impact of winning the grant on the applicant's current position and future career options. 5. Potential to make important contributions ALA and NMRT. 6. Overall presentation. The committee does not consider geographic location, age, sex, religion, race or national origin. If you have any questions about applying or need further clarification, please write to Laura Kortz, chair, 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Committee at nmrtgrant2004@yahoo.com or call 201-200- 3473. Good luck! AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 50 E. Huron Chicago, IL 60611 Call Us Toll Free 1-800-545-2433 ©2003 American Library Association. copyright statement View our Privacy Policy. For questions or comments about the Web site, complete the Feedback Form or email feed back0ala.org. EAQ Member and Customer Service Events Calendar Last Revised: November 3, 2003 http://www. ala.orgIContentINavi gationMenulOur_AssociationlRound_TablesINMRTIApp... 11 /7/2003 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Go to the Online Application Form to apply. The purpose of the 3MINMRT Professional Development Grant is to encourage professional development and participation by new ALA members in national ALA and NMRT activities. Applicants must be ALA/NMRT members who are working within the territorial United States. 3M's Safety and Security Systems Division markets materials flow management products to libraries to prevent unauthorized borrowing and to streamline the flow of library materials. Since its inception in 1975,.the grant has been awarded to over 100 NMRT members. The 2004 grant will help finance attendance at the ALA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. It covers round trip airfare, lodging, conference registration fees and some incidental expenses. The selection of grant recipients rests solely with the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Committee, composed of NMRT members. Selection will take place at the ALA Midwinter Conference in San Diego, California in January 2004. Applicants need not be present. Applicants will be notified of the committee's decision as soon as possible after the Midwinter Conference. The committee will consider the following in its deliberations: • The applicant's ability or initiative to attend future national conferences if finances are provided this year. • How the applicant intends to use the ALA conference experience at his/her home institution and local, state and regional associations. • The applicant's involvement with local, state and regional associations. • Impact of winning the grant on the applicant's current position and future career options. • Potential contributions the applicant will make to ALA and NMRT. • The committee also considers the applicant's overall presentation. The committee does not consider geographic location, age, sex, religion, race or national origin. Please do not hesitate to apply for the grant because you feel you have not done enough as a member of NMRT. We are interested in potential and the ability and willingness to make future contributions. This is a professional development grant. Conditions of Grant Acceptance All recipients will be asked to sign an acceptance statement agreeing to the following: 1. Recipient will confirm in writing with the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Committee that he or she will be able to attend the ALA Annual Conference. 2. Recipient will provide confirmation in writing from his or her employer that he or she has approval to accept the grant and to meet the requirements of conference attendance. 3. Recipient will agree to attend certain conference -related functions as requested in advance by the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Committee. 4. Recipient will agree to participate in NMRT's Mentoring Program. 5. Recipient will schedule a 1-2 hour appearance at the 3M booth during the ALA Annual Conference. 6. Recipient will agree to keep a daily log or diary in a format requested by the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Committee, and agrees further that this log or diary will be submitted to 3M and be allowed to be used as a basis for project evaluation and publicity after the conference is over. 7. If the recipient is unable to complete the terms of this grant, he or she must notify the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Committee and return any funds received under the grant. Questions regarding application for the 3MINMRT Professional Development Grant may be directed to Laura Kortz at nmrtgrant2004@yahoo.com or 201-200-3473. Go to the Online Application Form to apply. Laura Kortz chair, 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant Committee New Jersey City University Congressman Frank J. 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