[Eril-l] Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant Call for Proposals Extended Deadline: January 22, 2016

[Lili Luo]

*Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant Call for Proposals*



Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are you
thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?



The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those
conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to
users.  The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more
librarians or library educators who will conduct innovative research that
could lead to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.



The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to
answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is
national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:

·     The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or
questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly
describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to
the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc.
is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than
application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the
literature review is the primary method of collecting data.

·     The research question focuses on benefits to library users and should
be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.

·     The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully
complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient
time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate
institutional commitment to the project has been secured.



Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve
both a practicing librarian and a researcher.



*Extended Deadline is January 22, 2016*.



Procedures and an application form are available at:
http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.
See the section on *How to Apply*



Also see related documents linked near the bottom of the page for:

·     Schedule and Procedures
http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/schedandprocedures

·     Proposal Requirements and Application Cover Sheet:
http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/requirements



The full press release is available at:
http://www.ala.org/news/baber-submissions-2016



Questions?   Contact Billie Peterson-Lugo, Baylor University, at
billie_peterson at baylor.edu.
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Lili Luo
Associate Professor
School of Information
San Jose State University, CA
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