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Subject: [sla-dsoc] SLA Research Grant 2008
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:12:55 -0400
From: Kadri Kallikorm-Rhodes <[log in to unmask]>
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A quick note from John Latham
*From:* John Latham [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
*Sent:* Monday, July 21, 2008 9:33 AM
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*Subject:* [sla-list] SLA Research Grant 2008
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*SLA **RESEARCH GRANT 2008*
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The Special Libraries Association (SLA) has posted its 2008 SLA Research
Grant guidelines and application materials at
www.sla.org/slaresearchgrant <http://www.sla.org/slaresearchgrant>. *
*SLA supports two types of proposals.
* Research projects focused on the needs and concerns of information
professionals in special libraries and related venues, with its
current focus being on evidence-based practice, as in the Special
Libraries Association (SLA) Research Statement, “Putting Our
Knowledge to Work” (www.sla.org/researchstatement
<http://www.sla.org/researchstatement>). Awards may be granted up
to $25,000.
* Projects which directly benefit the operations of SLA and its
units, by furthering the scientific, literary and educational
purpose for which the association is organized and operated.
Awards may be granted up to $10,000.
*This focus on evidence-based practice includes but is not limited to
the following topics and approaches:*
Impact of Information Professionals;
Roles of Information Professionals within organizations
Current/User Issues;
Core Competencies;
Measures of Productivity and Value;
Client/User Satisfaction Measures;
Grant applications are evaluated by SLA's Research & Development
Committee based on the purpose and objectives of the proposed project
within the context of evidence-based practice, the significance of the
topic to the profession, the project's methodology, qualifications of
staff, and the appropriateness of the project's budget and timetable.
Research should focus on the demand for increased professional
competence and accountability through consciously and consistently
making professional-level decisions that are based on the strongest
evidence of what works best for our clients. Areas in which
evidence-based practice may be applied are listed in SLA's revised
*Competencies for Information Professionals of the 21st Century*
(www.sla.org/competencies <http://www.sla.org/competencies>) and include
selection and acquisition of information resources, methods of
information access, selection and use of information technologies, and
management of library and information services. Research techniques that
support these competencies include: benchmarking, program evaluation,
quality management, performance measurement, identifying best practices,
and operations research.
The focus of *Association operation projects* should be on projects
which directly benefit the operations of SLA and its members. They
should focus on projects which can be adapted for wider use within SLA’s
community, and may include publications, study grants, continuing
education programs, public awareness activities, special studies and
reports, and information dissemination efforts.
*Application Information*
The grant is announced internationally. A new solicitation for
applicants is made each year. Application materials are available on
SLA’s website at www.sla.org/slaresearchgrant
<http://www.sla.org/slaresearchgrant> or by contacting: Director,
Information Center, Special Libraries Association, 331 S. Patrick
Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3501, USA; E-mail: [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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*Timetable*
*July 2008*
Application materials are made available.
*October 1, 2008*
Deadline for submission of the proposal and application form to SLA
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*January 2009*
Notification of award decision.
John Latham
Director, Information Center
SLA
Tel: +1.703.647.4915
Fax: +1.703.647.4901
Web: www.sla.org <http://www.sla.org/>
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Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is the exclusive sponsor of SLA's Information
Center.
Knowledge Age Partner
http://www.factiva.com <http://www.factiva.com/>
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