Proposals must have a major international dimension. Proposals will be enhanced if they can demonstrate a commitment of matching funds from relevant units (area studies centers, departments, schools, or the IU Libraries). Acquisition travel proposals must include a commitment from the campus library that acquisition funds will be available.

ELIGIBILITY:  Tenured and tenure-track librarians at any IU campus

DEADLINES:    October 15; March 15

FUNDING:      Awards range between $500 to $3,000

Employees of the IU Libraries systemwide who hold an MLS or equivalent degree are invited to submit applications for the Herbert F. and Virginia White Professional Development Award. All I.U. Libraries staff on all campuses in clerical, technical, and PA positions, and all individuals with librarian appointments are eligible to apply for this award. The White Award has been established to support the career growth of individuals who have chosen librarianship as a profession. An application form is included in this announcement.

The applicant for the White Award should write an essay clearly stating his/her intentions and expressing how the project or activity will fit into the individual's career goals. The essay should describe the activity in detail, stating when and where it will take place, including an itemized list of anticipated expenses, and the expected benefits to the individual's professional growth. A variety of activities- possibly, though not necessarily, related to research and/or continuing education may be considered. When judging the relative merit of proposals, quality, not quantity will be important.

Eligibility: Employees of the Indiana University Libraries eligible to apply for the White Award include those persons in clerical, technical, academic, or Professional/Administrative positions holding ALA-accredited M.L.S. degrees, or the equivalent, from all campuses, including extra-systems libraries. Visiting and Part-time Librarians are not eligible, nor are active members of the White Award Committee. Librarians who receive the White Award may not apply again during the year following receipt of the Award. Preference will be given to those who have not previously received the Award.

Criteria:  Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

     *  Appropriateness of the project to the stated career goals of the
	  applicant.
     *  Originality.
     *  Timeliness of the project on the applicant's career path.
     *  Cohesiveness of the various components of the proposed project.
     *  Clarity and strength of the narrative description.

Type of Award: Annual award of up to $2500. The award may be given to one person or divided by two. Proposals which request less than the total amount will be considered. If the award is not given one year, the funds may not be carried over to the next year.

Award Resumes: The completed application form and optional supporting materials should be submitted to the Personnel Officer by December 15.

Award Presentation: The award will be made by letter and announced through the IUL News and at IU Librarians' Day.

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1.  Applicant's name: ___________________________________________

2.  Position: ___________________________________________________

3.  Office address: _____________________________________________

     ___________________________   Campus: ______________________

4.  Telephone: _________________   E-Mail: ______________________

5. On a separate sheet, please describe in narrative form the project which you wish to pursue. Clearly state how the proposed activity will contribute to your career as a library professional. Be sure to include a timetable for the project, as well as an itemized list of anticipated expenses.

6. Please give the name and address of your supervisor and any other people who will be writing letters of support for this project.

PLEASE SEND APPLICATION FORM TO THE LIBRARIES' PERSONNEL OFFICER BY DECEMBER 15.