Canadian Library Association 2014 National Conference and Trade Show
Victoria, British Columbia. May 28-31, 2014
The Student-to-CLA award provides an opportunity for a member of the MLIS class to attend the Canadian Library Association (CLA) conference.
CLA Conference Experience
At the conference, MLIS 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
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 Victoria 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.
Eligibility
To be eligible to attend the CLA National Conference, students must:
- be enrolled in a full time degree program in library/information studies
- be a member in good standing of CLA
- be able to attend the entire conference (May 28-31, 2014)
- agree to write a brief statement about their conference experiences for Feliciter and Inform.
Applicants will be considered on the basis of academic achievement, leadership potential, and demonstrated interest in the profession. In addition, students must be an active volunteer in their CLA Student Chapter, university program, or in the community.
Application Procedure
Applicants must 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: March 30, 2014