The S. Kirk Cabeen Travel Stipend Award is offered to a library school student or first time conference attendee. This $1,000 award, generously supported by SPIE. Digital Library, is to be used toward expenses of attending the SLA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA on June 12-14, 2016.

QUALIFICATIONS: Be a library school student or first time attendee; be a current member of SLA, preference going to Science-Technology Division members; if NOT a student, then applicant must be attending his or her first SLA conference. Please note, membership in SLA for students or low-income librarians is very affordable ($50 US). See https://hq.sla.org/cvweb_sla/cgi-bin/memberdll.dll/info?wrp=membershipapp.htm

NOMINATIONS: Self-nominations are encouraged. Send a typed document including complete title, Library School and anticipated graduation date (if applicable), employer (if applicable), and all professional and personal contact information.

All nominations must also include the following: As Sci-Tech Librarians, we need to be nimble and able to adapt to change. Please write a short essay (500 words or less) on the theme of “Trends in libraries that will affect Sci-Tech Librarianship in the next five years”. The essay should be double-spaced. Neatness, spelling and grammar will count in judging. Supporting documentation MUST include a current curriculum vita OR resume for the candidate. Supporting documentation SHOULD include supporting letters from instructors, employers, or colleagues, as applicable. A list of significant publications (if applicable), or other documentation regarding qualifications may be included.

Applications should also mention if you are currently applying for other SLA Division awards or any other SLA awards.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: March 31, 2016

Nominations and all accompanying materials should be sent to Janet Hughes, Chair of the Sci-Tech Division Awards Committee, at the following email address: [email protected]