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SLA-New Jersey Chapter Frank H. Spaulding Student Scholarship Open Until Nov. 19, 2010

Special Libraries Association, New Jersey Chapter
Frank H. Spaulding Student Scholarship

The scholarship is named in honor of Frank H. Spaulding, president of NJSLA from 1977 to 1978 and SLA President from 1986-1987 year.  He created the Task Force on the Value of the Information Professional and was known nationally for his outstanding dedication and contributions to the profession.
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to students who are New Jersey residents and who are currently enrolled in an accredited Master's level program in library science.  Membership in SLA as well as membership in the New Jersey Chapter is preferred but not mandatory.

Applications will be accepted from Oct. 16, 2010, through Nov. 19, 2010. (All materials must be submitted by Nov. 19.)

Applicants must send electronically:

• Official transcript from graduate program.
• Resume.
• A recommendation from a current or former library school faculty member.
• A statement of approximately 250-500 words on the following topic: How will you position yourself for career growth and how will SLA membership help you achieve it?
  
  Also, the winner must provide proof of New Jersey residency (such as a utility bill).

Award details:

• Recipient is awarded a $500 scholarship, which will be presented at the chapter's annual business meeting on Dec. 15, 2010, in Bedminster. The winner is encouraged to attend the business meeting to accept the scholarship prize, but attendance is not mandatory.
• The student's membership in SLA will be paid for one year at the current rate (via a $40 check payable to SLA).
• The winning statement will be published on the NJSLA website.

Procedures:

1. Students will apply by filling out an application at http://tinyurl.com/njslascholarship2010
2. Applicants will send all supporting materials to njslascholarship2010@drop.io. (This address can also be used for any questions or issues related to the scholarship application or process.) Important note to applicants: Include your name in any filenames. For example, if you were sending a resume the file could be: jane_smith_resume.doc.

NJSLA to Celebrate 75th Anniversary With 'Laughter: The Duct Tape That Can Help Hold You Together' (Wed., Nov. 3, 2010, in Somerset)

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary
of the SLA New Jersey Chapter
Laughter: The Duct Tape That Can Help Hold You Together  
featuring Elaine Lundberg, Humor Therapist

These are scary times. Librarians are worried about their retirement and about keeping their jobs. However, we've lived through scary times before, and things have always gotten better. If you feel like you're falling apart and you need some comic relief to shake that desire to stay in bed with the pillows over your head, then laughter can help. Elaine Lundberg's presentation, Laughter: The Duct Tape That Can Help Hold You Together, is specifically designed to help you use positive humor to overcome your concerns about the little things that are causing stress in your life.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Crown Plaza Somerset
110 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
Map (http://tinyurl.com/cpsomersetmap).

Networking: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:15 p.m.
Presentation by Elaine Lundberg, Humor Therapist: 7:30 p.m.

Dinner menu:

• Stuffed Portabella Mushroom

• Somerset Salad (mixed greens, plum tomatoes, dried cranberries, pecans and goat cheese)

• Choice of entrée:

  • Chicken Marsala

  • Salmon in Creamy Dill Sauce

  • Vegetable Napoleon

• Warm Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream

Cost: $30 for SLA members, any chapter;
$25 "Between jobs" or retired members and students;
$40 for non-members.

 
Register online by Oct. 22 or download: Flier (Word doc) or Flier (PDF) .

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