ALA Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant
Awarded by American Library Association (ALA)
Purpose
To encourage innovative research that could lead to an improvement in library services to any specified group or groups of people.
The project should aim to answer a question that is of vital importance to the library community and the researchers should plan to provide documentation of the results of their work. The jury would welcome proposals that involve innovative uses of technology and proposals that involve co-operation between libraries and other agencies, or between librarians and persons in other disciplines.
Eligibility
Any ALA member may apply. The Jury would welcome projects that involve both a practicing librarian and a researcher.
Quantity Available
1
Frequency
- Annual
Study Length
Up to 18 months
Award Value
Up to US$3,000
Application procedure
Applicants must submit an application including a research proposal.
Closing date
January 3rd
Contributor
Eric R Baber
Study Level
- Unrestricted
American Library Association (ALA)
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) and its member units sponsor awards to honour distinguished service and foster professional growth.
Contact Details
- www.ala.org
- [email protected]
- 800 545 2433 ext. 4274
- 312 440 9374
- 50 E. Huron street
Chicago, IL
60611
United States of America
More information
For more information regarding this award, please contact the American Library Association (ALA) by using the links below.
