OASL is offering two scholarships to Oregon school library staff members (certified or classified), to attend their first OASL conference. The OASL Conference will be held October 9th – 10th, 2009 in Salem. Scholarships will cover conference registration, a ticket to the Celebration luncheon, and OASL membership for one year. Applicants will be judged on the basis of how the conference will benefit them professionally, as evidenced by both the personal response and administrator’s supporting statement. Applications are due on August 28th, and applicants will be notified of the results shortly thereafter. Please address applications to: Stuart Levy, 2911 NE 31st Ave., Portland, OR 97212., or email them to levys@wlwv.k12.or.us
Name: E-mail:
Home Address:
Home Phone: Work:
Current employment: School: Position:
Years in library service:
Briefly describe the library in which you work:
If you were to receive this scholarship award, have you been assured that you can attend the OASL Conference?
Signature: ____________________________________________
On a separate document, attach the following supporting statement from applicant’s administrator:
___________________________ is applying for a scholarship which will cover conference registration costs to attend the OASL Fall Conference October 9-10 in Salem, Oregon, a ticket to the Celebration luncheon, and a year’s membership in OASL. These scholarships are designed to provide two Oregon school library staff members (certified or classified) with an opportunity for professional growth and networking with fellow Oregon library personnel. Requirements are working in an Oregon school library and no previous attendance at an OASL annual Fall Conference.
Please comment on the applicant’s qualifications and how attendance at an OASL annual Fall Conference will benefit her/him professionally and personally. Please provide specific examples relevant to qualifications and benefits.
Administrator’s Name: _______________________________ Date: ______________________
Signature: _________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________
