Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant Application

Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant Application
ALA Annual Conference 2012
The Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant was established in February, 2012 to honor the memory of the late Bob Asleson, one of the most creative and prolific executives in the information industry. The grant subsidizes attendance at either the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting or the Annual Conference. Each grant is in the amount of $1,500.00.

Candidates for the Master of Library Science degree in ALA-accredited programs are eligible to apply for this grant. Successful recipients are selected based on economic need and the quality of an essay written according to criteria set by the grant’s board of directors. To date, two grants have been awarded.
We would be pleased if you could inform your students and faculty about the availability of this grant. The essay subject for attendance at the 2012 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, California June 21-25 is the following:

Your library board is discussing the possibility of eliminating its physical reference book collection and replacing it with all electronic reference tools. You have been asked to develop a position paper weighing the pros and cons of such an undertaking. Draft an introduction to such a position paper.

Submission deadline is May 15, so we hope you will notify eligible candidates as soon as possible.

An advisor and guide to countless members of the profession, Bob’s 50-year career spanned both traditional and innovative technologies, from reference materials to CD-ROMs to online databases. He held presidential positions at several leading industry companies, while also serving on countless information industry organization boards.

This award is particularly appropriate as Bob was present at virtually every ALA conference from the mid-1960s through 2008. He regarded conferences as opportunities to connect with people - both established colleagues and new acquaintances - and to be exposed to the latest ideas and industry developments. It was said of him that “He never met a trade show he didn’t like.” This award helps provide the same exposure and experience for the selected students as they prepare for their careers in Library Science.

The Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant is proud to have been granted 501(c) (3) status by the Internal Revenue Service so that all donations to it are fully tax-deductible. Complete details of the grant are available on the website at www.aslesongrant.org<http://e2ma.net/go/11784043302/4286714/115053408/42223/goto:http:/www.aslesongrant.org> or in our printable brochure (PDF)<http://e2ma.net/go/11784043302/4286714/115053409/42223/goto:http:/files.e2ma.net/42223/assets/docs/robert-f-asleson-memorial-ala-scholarship.pdf>..

If any additional information is required, please feel free to contact me directly.

We are excited to be able to support this grant honoring Bob Asleson – a dear friend and colleague – and we look forward to continuing to present these awards to deserving students for many years.

Iris L. Hanney
Chairman of the Board
Robert F. Asleson Memorial ALA Conference Grant

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