July 2, 2008  FLLS Grants for NYLA Annual Conference Available

The Board of Trustees of the Finger Lakes Library System understands the value of continuing education for library staff.  As a means of assisting with the costs of attending the New York Library Association Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York, November 5 – 8, 2008, FLLS offers four (4) scholarships of $750 each.  The preliminary conference program was recently mailed to all NYLA members, and may also be found on the NYLA website at www.nyla.org.  If you need a printed copy of the program contact FLLS.

Criteria for Application:

• Must be a library employee or trustee

• Must plan to attend full conference

• Must provide written report for sharing with other member library staff via System meeting or System newsletter

• Priority will be given to those who have never attended a library conference

• One scholarship per library

Application process:

• Submit application to FLLS Director in advance of final deadline for registration (early bird registration for conference deadline is August 15) in writing or via e-mail

• Include name, library, position (library staff  or trustee)

• Approval and notification will be on a first come, first served basis

• Applications will be accepted until all awards have been made

• Payment will be made upon proof of registration