Professional Recognition and Scholarships Committee
Charge
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Bechtel: To administer annually the Bechtel fellowship to up to three librarians to read and study at the Baldwin Library of the George A. Smathers libraries, University of Florida.
DSA: To administer annually an award to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to children's services and ALSC
PRH Award: To select up to four children's librarians to receive a $600 stipend to attend their first 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference.
Scholarships: To select recipients and alternates for the annual ALSC scholarships: Frederic G. Melcher and Bound to Stay Bound for professional education of librarians to work with children; to publicize the scholarships to potential candidates; and to advise the ALSC board on needed changes in terms or administration of the scholarship.
Roster
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The Professional Recognition and Scholarships Committee consists of eight members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms and led by the two co-chairs, appointed in alternating years. (2 co-chairs + 6 members)
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Established in 2020 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.
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- Process committees (non-award committees) are appointed in early spring (Jan-May)
- Award and evaluation committees are appointed in early fall (July-Oct)
- Replacement positions pop up and are filled throughout the year (ongoing)
The Vice-President/President-Elect begins making his/her process committee appointments in February/March. In August/September, after being seated as President, he/she will then begin filling fall appointments.
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