A reminder to those who have a great research project!    The deadline is
January 8, 2014.
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*Carroll Preston Baber research grant call for proposals*
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>  Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are
> you thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?
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> The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those
> conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to users.
> The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more
> librarians or library educators who will conduct innovative research that
> could lead to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.
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> The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to
> answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is
> national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:
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>    - The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or
>    questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly
>    describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to
>    the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc.
>    is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than
>    application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the
>    literature review is the primary method of collecting data.
>    - The research question focuses on benefits to library users and
>    should be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.
>    - The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully
>    complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient
>    time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate
>    institutional commitment to the project has been secured.
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> Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve
> both a practicing librarian and a researcher.
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> Deadline is *January 8, 2014*.
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> Check out this web site to find procedures and an application form:
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> http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.cfm
>  See the section on *How to Apply*.  Also see related documents linked
> near the bottom of the page for:
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> Schedule and Procedures
> http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/schedandprocedures
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> Proposal Requirements and Application Cover Sheet:
> http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/requirements
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> Full press release:
> http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/11/baber-research-grant-proposals-due-january-8
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> Questions?   Contact: Mary Pagliero Popp at [log in to unmask]
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> *Mary*
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> *Mary Pagliero Popp, Chair, 2014 Baber Award Jury, American Library
> Association*
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