In just three weeks, the IUB Libraries' Special Events Committee will sponsor the Fifth Annual FEBRUARY FEST! This event gives us all a chance to recognize and celebrate cultural and ethnic backgrounds of library employees, by sharing desserts and snacks from different countries, ethnic groups, and regions of the U.S.
Please help to make this event a success by contributing some special food item. Send Rachael Stoeltje an email message (RSTOELTJ) or sign up on the sheets that are going around your department. Include your name and the name and origin of your food donation. Please provide this information before February 3rd.
February Fest will be held on February 6th at 3:30 PM in the Main Library's Staff Lounge. We also encourage you to wear ethnic of traditional clothing to this event. If you have any question, please feel free to contact Rachael Stoeltje (5-6282) or Julie Pophal (5-4626), co-chairs of this event.
_______________________________________________________________________ February Fest Sign-Up form:
Return to Rachael Stoeltje, Preservation Department, Main Library, RSTOELTJ by February 3.
NAME:___________________ NAME OF FOOD DONATION:_______________________ ORIGIN OF FOOD DONATION:_____________________5. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
The following programs will be presented in the Main Library Ground Floor Conference Room during the upcoming semester. The times for all sessions are 1:30-4:30 p.m.
"Developing a Performance Appraisal System"--Wednesday, January 22 "Managing Multiple Priorities and Deadlines"--Wednesday, February 26 "Stress Management"--Thursday, March 27 "Juggling a Career and a Personal Life"--Thursday, April 24More specific information about each of these programs will be sent with announcements of individual sessions. You may register by contacting Marilyn Shaver (shaver)
. 6. SUMMARY OF LIBRARY GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611-2795
**AASL INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AWARD
Award made to a school library media specialist who has upheld the principles
of intellectual freedom. Donated by Social Issues Resources, Inc., the award
is sponsored by the ALA American Association of School Librarians.
DEADLINE: not stated
AMOUNT: $2,000 and plaque; $1,000 to media center of recipient's choice
CONTACT: ala Awards Staff Liaison, (312) 280-3274; FAX (312) 280-3257;
e-mail: awards@ala.org
**MARGARET A. EDWARDS AWARD
Donated by the School Library Journal, given annually to an author whose book
or books have provided young adults with a window through which they can view
their world and one that will help them to grow and understand themselves and
their role in society. (Books must have been published at least five years
before the award is given.)
DEADLINE: not stated
AMOUNT: $1,000 and citation
CONTACT: ala Awards Staff Liaison, (312) 280-3274; FAX (312) 280-3257;
e-mail: awards@ala.org
Grants designed to support video or audio programs which support undergraduate and graduate instruction on the Bloomington campus are available for the 1997/98 academic year. No salary is provided; Media Production will provide all labor and materials.
Projects must fill a particular instructional need, solve a pedagogical problem for a faculty member, a department, or a school. A minimum of six project will be supported during the 1997/98 academic year. Proposal forms and guidelines for proposals are available through Media Production in Franklin Hall M108.
DEADLINE for proposals: February 28, 1997
AWARDS will be made by May 1, 1997 on the recommendation of faculty referees
and the Office of the Dean of the Faculties. All projects start after July 1,
1997, and have a tentative completion date of August 31, 1998.
CONTACT: Ralph Zuzolo, Director, Media Production, (812) 855-1983;
e-mail: rzuzolo
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