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CASLIS-Ottawa - CLA Membership Grant

The Grant:

The Canadian Association of Special Libraries and Information Services (CASLIS) Ottawa Chapter invites applications for two $50.00 awards for a one year membership to CLA/CASLIS Ottawa Chapter. CASLIS Ottawa Chapter is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the value of sharing what we know. Membership in CASLIS promotes the value of special librarianship and increases members’ professional knowledge base.

Every year the chapter offers programs of education, training and networking relevant to the working lives of our members.

Benefits include:

• A network of informed colleagues whose expertise and connections you can tap on behalf of your clients
• Tips about jobs before they are advertised, and access to a network of career-building contacts
• CASLIS and CLA e-lists and print communications including Special Issues, a publication just for CASLIS members (http://www.cla.ca/caslis/si.htm)
• Information on industry trends, policy developments and best practices
• Competitively priced professional development programs
• Reduced rates for CLA conferences and publications.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled students from an accredited Library School program or Library and Information Technician program
• Preference will be given to those candidates residing in, or planning to move to, Ottawa or the National Capital Region
• Applicants must complete the CLA Membership Grant Application Form (see site below)
• Applicants must be joining CLA for the first time

How to apply:

Please submit a letter of approximately 250 words explaining why you would like to join CLA/CASLIS. Why is belonging to a professional association important to you? What particular value do you expect membership to the association will bring you? Please provide proof of education.

Deadline for applications is April 15, 2004. To submit your application please go to the CLA Membership Grant Application Form.

Please submit applications by mail or email to:

Flora Agbi
CASLIS Ottawa Awards Committee
C/o Canadian Library Association
328 Frank Street
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0X8
E-mail: flora.agbi@pwgsc.gc.ca