An annual award consisting of $3,500 and a 24k gold-framed citation given to a library organization whose application demonstrates greatest merit for a program of staff development designed to further the goals and objectives of the library organization.
The Will Eisner Graphic Novel Innovation Grant provides support to a library for the initiation of a graphic novel service, program or initiative. This Grant will encourage public awareness on the rise and importance of graphic literature, sequential art, and
Established in 2012, the Gale Cengage History Research and Innovation Award consists of up to $2,500 and a citation recognizing an MLS degreed librarian to further research relating to history and history librarianship. More information can be found here:
A mid-career conference scholarship program to give °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ members who have been working in libraries or who have been library trustees/friends an understanding of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ governance and to help them engage in the governance of the Association at any level. To
The award was established with funding from Simon and Schuster to honor Maureen Hayes for her life-long efforts to bring together children and authors/illustrators. The Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit Award pays for the honorarium and travel for a
The Frances Henne Award recognizes a school librarian with five years or less experience who demonstrates leadership qualities with students, teachers and administrators, to attend an AASL conference or °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Annual Conference for the first time.
Supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children which motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers.
The CSK Review Books Donation Grant was created to help build collections and bring books into the lives of children in latchkey, preschool programs, faith-based reading projects, homeless shelters, charter schools and underfunded libraries.
