CLA 2012 National Conference and Trade Show
Ottawa, ON : Ottawa Convention Centre: May 30 – June 2, 2012
CLA Conference Experience
At the conference, students are involved in a variety of activities and will have great opportunities to network with members of the library and information community. Work schedules average four to six hours per day and are designed to include duties that provide broad exposure to CLA conference activities. Assignments are planned to allow students to attend conference events of their choice within the parameters of their duties.
These duties may include, but are not limited to:
- attending selected program sessions/events
- utilizing social media tools to report live on conference activities and sessions
- providing written articles on sessions and activities for potential publishing in CLA Feliciter or other communiqués
- monitoring voting at the Annual General Meeting
Students will also be expected to:
- attend the First Timers Breakfast
- take advantage of the unparalleled networking opportunities that exist as a Student to CLA
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in an MLIS program at the time they submit their application and
- Provide proof that they are a member in good standing of CLA (& a CLA student chapter member)
- able to attend the entire conference (May 30 – June 2, 2012)
- Submit a brief statement about conference experiences for the SIM Inform Newsletter, and Feliciter, the membership magazine of the Canadian Library Association.
What the CLA Student Program covers
CLA will provide complimentary full registration. CLA will pay for shared accommodation (three nights) at a CLA conference hotel in Ottawa and will provide an allowance to cover some meals based on the individual student’s schedule.
What the CLA Student Program does not cover
Travel to the conference site is the responsibility of the student, either as a personal expense or with the support of their student association or faculty.
Requirement
The award winner will submit a brief article about his/her CLA Conference experience for publication in the SIM Inform Newsletter, and in Feliciter, the membership magazine of the Canadian Library Association.
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit a 200-250 word statement outlining their academic achievement, leadership potential and demonstrated interest in the profession. Those that include examples of their volunteer activities related to their CLA Student Chapter, university program, or in the community will be considered.
Submit to JoAnn Watson (JoAnn.Watson@dal.ca)
Closing Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012