Travel Grants

Thanks for your interest in the Access 2008 Travel Grants. The application deadline was September 3rd and the grants have been awarded.

PROQUEST STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT

Eligibility

• The contest is open to all students registered in a library school, a library technician program, or an information science program in North America.
• Registered students may be full time or part time.
• Applicants must complete an application form including a 200-word statement answering the question, “What do you expect to gain professionally and/or personally by attending the Access conference?”
• Applicants must provide contact information for a faculty member who can verify their status.

Terms

• The winner will receive $1000 from ProQuest and complementary registration to Access 2008.
• One entry per person.
• Applications must be received by September 3rd.
• The winner will be expected to attend Access 2008 and make all his/her own travel arrangements.
• The winner must agree to have his/her name published on the conference and/or associated website(s).

Selection Process

• The Access 2008 Program Committee will choose the winner. Only currently-enrolled students will be considered.
• The Committee will review all applications and only the winner will be notified.
• The winner will be notified by September 8th.

EQUINOX-EVERGREEN FIRST-TIMER GRANT

Eligibility

• The contest is open to library employees who have not attended Access previously. Applicants may be employed full or part time in a library in North America.
• Employees from McMaster University, Mohawk College, and Hamilton Public Library are not eligible for this award.
• Applicants must complete an application form including a 200-word statement answering the question, “What do you expect to gain professionally and/or personally by attending the Access conference?”

Terms

• The winner will receive $1000 and complementary registration to Access 2008.
• One entry per person.
• Applications must be received by September 3rd.
• The winner will be expected to attend Access 2008 and make all his/her own travel arrangements.
• The winner must agree to have his/her name published on the conference and/or associated website(s).

Selection Process

• The Access 2008 Program Committee will choose the winner.
• The Committee will review all applications and only the winner will be notified.
• The winner will be notified by September 8th.

NOTE: This award was made possible through the generosity of our keynote speakers.