ACRL Travel Grants for National Library Advocacy Day June 29, 2010
Are you interested in federal legislation and policy affecting libraries, connected in your campus community, and willing to work with your members of Congress for change? ACRL needs you!
For one year only, Library Advocacy Day will replace National Library Legislative Day. On June 29, 2010, library advocates from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. will meet at Upper Senate Park on the U.S. Capitol grounds. The event, which will begin at 11 a.m., will feature guest speakers, photo ops, and a chance to cheer on libraries! After the rally, participants will meet with their elected officials and their staffs.
Because ACRL recognizes that travel funding is tight and believes in the importance of academic librarians participating Library Advocacy Day. we are pleased to announce the availability of up to $250 each for 10 individuals to attend Library Advocacy Day in Washington, DC on June 29, 2010.
You do not need to register for the ALA Annual Conference to attend Library Advocacy Day. Information on registration and housing can be found at http://www.ala.org/lad.
Criteria for an ACRL NLLD Travel Grant:
1.) Must be an ACRL Legislative Advocate (application to be an Advocate will be accepted simultaneously with travel grant application)
2.) Must not have attended previous National Library Legislative Day events.
3.) Deadline for submitting travel grant requests is Friday, April 16, 2010
4.) First come-first served!
Being an ACRL Legislative Advocates is a wonderful way to provide service to the profession. You do not need to attend ALA Annual Conference, ALA Midwinter Conference, or National Library Day in Washington, DC. Whenever possible, ALA/ACRL will provide “virtual participation” in these events, as well as virtual seminars and other advocacy training opportunities. Nor is it necessary to call upon your federal representatives in their Washington offices. It is often more effective to visit your Congressperson or Senator in their regional office back in their home district or invite them in to your library. And of course, other methods of communication (letter, phone call, email) are also encouraged. Find complete information on the ACRL Legislative Advocates program and application at: http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/issues/washingtonwatch/acrladvocates.cfm
Request a travel grant by sending an email to Kara Malenfant (kmalenfant@ala.org) indicating that you meet the criteria above. Those selected will be notified by April 23, 2010. Reimbursement will be made following Library Advocacy Day upon receipt of reimbursement request and receipts for travel and/or hotel.
Questions about NLLD, being an ACRL Legislative Advocate or the travel grants? Contact Kara Malenfant at kmalenfant@ala.org.