Application Form for TS-SIS Educational Grants
Name_____________________________________ Date_________________
Address________________________________________________________
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Telephone______________________________________________________
Email address__________________________________________________
Are you a member of AALL?______________________________________
If yes, how long have you been a member of AALL? ______________
Are you a member of TS SIS? ___________________________________
If yes, how long have you been a member of TS SIS? ____________
Are you a library science/information studies program student?
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If yes, what institution do you attend and what is your expected
graduation date and degree?
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For what event do you wish to use this grant? Please give
specifics, including date(s):
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Total estimated cost of activity (Registration, tuition, airfare,
housing, etc.)
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Amount of the estimated total that your employer will provide:
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Have you ever received a TS SIS grant? If so, when and what amount?
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Present place of employment, title, and length of service or
student status and expected date of graduation:
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List all previous employment in law librarianship:
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Participation in and service to the profession (AALL, TS and
other SIS's, chapter activities, committees, projects, etc.)
Attach additional sheet if necessary.
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To what extent will receipt of a grant affect your ability to
attend the desired event? (Will you be able to attend if you
do not receive a grant?)
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Why should you be given this grant? (200 words or less):
Signature required: If I receive a grant and for any reason cannot
attend the activity described above, I shall return the money to the
Secretary/Treasurer of the TS SIS.
Your signature: _______________________________ Date: _________
At least two letters of recommendation are required. They may be sent with this application, via e-mail or regular mail, or mailed separately via e-mail or regular mail by the letter writers. The writers should be individuals who are familiar with your work and/or your interest in professional development as a technical services librarian.
Applications must be received no later than 3 months prior to the scheduled workshop.
Send all materials to: Linda M. Sobey, Assistant Director for Technical Services, Florida A&M University College of Law Library, 201 Beggs Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. If you have questions, contact Linda at: (407) 254-3251 (phone), 407-254-3273 (fax), or linda.sobey@famu.edu (e-mail).