DEADLINE EXTENDED: Friday, February 9th, 2007!!
Dear ARLIS/NA members,
The deadline for applications for the William C. Bunce/ARLIS Midstates
Travel Award has been extended to Friday, February 9th, 2007. See below for
award history, criteria, and application procedures.
Please forward this information to any individuals whom you think would
qualify for this award. Remember, it is not necessary to meet all criteria
in order to be considered. Also, think about applying even if you are not
currently enrolled in a degree program. For example, members who are new
professionals or are not receiving institutional funding are encouraged to
consider applying.
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WILLIAM C. BUNCE / ARLIS MIDSTATES TRAVEL AWARD
The ARLIS/Midstates chapter is pleased to offer its annual travel award of
$500 for the 35th Annual ARLIS/NA conference in
Atlanta<http://www.arlis-se.org/atlanta2007/>.
The award is given in honor of William C. Bunce who served as the Director
of the Kohler Art Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1966
to 1999.
1. PURPOSE: The purpose of the William C. Bunce/ ARLIS Midstates Travel
Award is to support a chapter members' professional development by providing
funding to attend the ARLIS/NA annual conference. Only ARLIS/Midstates
Chapter members are eligible. Information about becoming a member of the
international organization and regional chapter is available at the:
ARLIS/NA Website <http://www.arlisna.org/index.html>
ARLIS Midstates Website <http://www.indiana.edu/%7Earlismid>
It is expected that the award will be made annually. The award will not be
made however, if the chapter does not have sufficient funds and/or no
applicants. Instead, any available funds will be rolled over for award the
following year.
2. AWARD CRITERIA: The Travel Award will be granted based on ARLIS/NA and
chapter affiliation and on one or more of the following criteria. All
criteria need not be met for the Travel Award to be granted.
a. Financial need
b. Level of chapter participation
c. First-time attendance
d. Contribution to the conference, e.g. speaker, moderator, recorder,
committee member, and/or participation in the chapter business meeting
3. APPLICATION:
a. Submit a letter of application indicating relevant award criteria, and
how you will benefit from attending the conference.
b. Indicate level of funding from your institution.
c. Include a current resume.
Applications may be sent via email to [log in to unmask],
OR by U.S. mail to
Sarah Carter
Fine Arts Library 251
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
5. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: The deadline for application has been extended
to Friday, February 9th, 2007. Recipients will be notified the following
week and must confirm in writing by Friday, March 16 that they will be able
to use the award for conference attendance. Award recipients are not
eligible to apply again for three years. After receiving the award, the
recipient must submit a short report indicating the value of the award to
their professional development activities. For additional information please
contact the ARLIS/Midstates Chapter Chair, Annette Haines at
[log in to unmask], or the Travel Award Ad Hoc Committee Co-Chairs, Sarah
Carter at [log in to unmask], and Eileen Fry at [log in to unmask]
Sarah Carter
Fine Arts Library Circulation Supervisor
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
M.L.S. Candidate, SLIS
M.A. Candidate, Art History
www.arlisnap.org
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