The travel grants will be awarded annually to five black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians for the purpose of attending the 91´«Ã½ Annual conference. The grants provide up to $3000 (and not less than $1500) to cover actual expenses
A mid-career conference scholarship program to give 91´«Ã½ members who have been working in libraries or who have been library trustees/friends an understanding of 91´«Ã½ governance and to help them engage in the governance of the Association at any level. To
The Will Eisner Graphic NovelGrowth Grant will provide support to a library that would like to expand its existing graphic novel services and programs. This grant will encourage public awareness on the rise and importance of graphic literature, sequential art
Established in 2012, the Gale Cengage History Research and Innovation Award consists of up to $2,500 and a citation recognizing an MLS degreed librarian to further research relating to history and history librarianship. More information can be found here:
In the spirit of 91´«Ã½'s New Members Round Table (NMRT), this award fosters active involvement in 91´«Ã½ through various special events at the Annual Conference. The Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award is presented to two NMRT members each
The $1,000 award is given annually to a NMRT member to help defray the cost of attending the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference. The ward is named in honor of Shirley Olofson, a well-respected NMRT President (1971-1972), who died during her term of office.
The purpose of the NMRT Professional Development Grant (previously sponsored by Mango Languages) is to encourage professional development and participation by new 91´«Ã½ members in national 91´«Ã½ and NMRT activities.
