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Diversity award applications open

Information Outlook, Nov, 2004

The SLA Diversity Leadership Development Program Committee invites nominations for the Diversity Leadership Development Program Award.

The deadline for applications is December 6.

Two of the committee's goals are to help accelerate the advancement and visibility of members who represent a diverse population of SLA by mentoring them for more leadership opportunities within SLA and to ensure that the association remains vital, relevant, and representative of its diverse membership.

This award provides $1,000 to attend the SLA Annual Conference in Toronto, complimentary conference registration, and an assigned SLA mentor to help candidates understand the roles and mechanics of SLA leadership.

Eligibility requirements include:

* Applicant must have been a member of SLA for at least 2 years.

* Applicant must be a member of a population group that is under-represented in SLA.

* Applicant must have between three and 10 years of professional library information experience.

* Applicant cannot be a current SLA DLDP Committee member.

Up to 5 winners are chosen each year.

For more information and the application form, see: http://www.sla.org/content/SLA/awardsrecognition/awardsdescriptions/dlpnomform/index.cfm.>