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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) First Step. The award is presented by the Continuing
Resources Section of ALCTS and honors an individual who shows outstanding promise in the field of serials.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background-image:initial;background-"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">If you are interested in nominating a candidate for this award, please contact the chair of the award jury. The
deadline for nominations and supporting materials is Dec. 1.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background-image:initial;background-"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">About the First Step Award:</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background-image:initial;background-"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">The ALCTS Continuing Resources Section presents the award, a Wiley Professional Development Grant. The award provides
librarians who are new to the serials field with the opportunity to broaden their perspectives and encourages professional development and participation at American Library Association (ALA) conferences and Continuing Resources Section activities. ALCTS members
with five or less years of professional experience in the continuing resources field are eligible. The award consists of $1,500, donated by Wiley, and is applicable toward round trip transportation, lodging, registration fees, etc. Eligible applicants may
apply more than once. Winners will be chosen based on: commitment to professional development in the continuing resources field as shown by participation in continuing education activities, workshops and previous participation in professional activities; candidate’s
written justification for the grant in terms of commitment to and interest in continuing resources related work; personal professional development; financial need; two letters of reference; and a vita.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background-image:initial;background-"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Send nominations to: <a href="mailto:chanan@atu.edu?subject=First%20Search%20Award%20nominee" target="_blank">Carol
Hanan</a>, chair, First Step Jury</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background-image:initial;background-"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Visit the <a href="http://www.ala.org/alcts/awards/grants/firststep" target="_blank">First Step Award page</a> for
more information.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background-image:initial;background-"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">ALCTS is a division of the American Library Association. An international member-driven association, ALCTS engages
the library community on issues and policies that affect the acquisition, management, discovery and preservation of library collections.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xxxmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Heather Getsay, MLIS, MS</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Resource Acquisitions &</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Government Documents Librarian</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Department Chair, Library</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xxxmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Slippery Rock, PA 16057</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxxmsonormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">724.738.2665</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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