A reminder to those who have a great research project! The deadline is January 8, 2014. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* *Carroll Preston Baber research grant call for proposals* > > > 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? > > > 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. > > > 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: > > - 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. > > Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve > both a practicing librarian and a researcher. > > > Deadline is *January 8, 2014*. > > Check out this web site to find procedures and an application form: > > 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: > > Schedule and Procedures > http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/schedandprocedures > > Proposal Requirements and Application Cover Sheet: > http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/requirements > > Full press release: > http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/11/baber-research-grant-proposals-due-january-8 > > Questions? Contact: Mary Pagliero Popp at [log in to unmask] > > > -- > *Mary* > *------------------------------* > > *Mary Pagliero Popp, Chair, 2014 Baber Award Jury, American Library > Association* >