[Libs-Or] Southern Oregon Library Federation Continuing Ed Scholarship applications now open!

[Michael Grutchfield]

2022 Continuing Education Scholarships
Sponsored by SOLF: Southern Oregon Library Federation
Enter to win a $200 Scholarship Award to attend
the Library Conference, Workshop, or Training of Your Choice
SCHOLARSHIP ENTRY FORMS DUE NO LATER THAN
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 at 5 PM
Eligibility: Open to any support staff member (who does not have an MLS/MLIS degree).
You do not have to be a member of SOLF to enter, but a SOLF member must nominate you or
endorse your application.
● Applicants must be currently employed in a public, academic, school, or special
library in the SOLF region: Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath,
Lane and Lake counties (entries from other counties are not eligible).
● A current SOLF member must sign off on/endorse your application.
● TWO $200 scholarships will be awarded. Use of the award must be completed
within 1 year (prior to February 27, 2023).
● Eligible entries will be placed into a drawing on February 25, 2022. Winner will be
notified within one week of the drawing.
● The winner is required to send a 1-2 page summary of their experience to Katlyn
Liddell within 2 weeks of attending a continuing education event. These summaries
are shared with the membership at SOLF meetings.
The winner will receive a check for $200 prior to the event the scholarship recipient
registers for. The recipient is responsible for making their own arrangements for events,
accommodations, and transportation. No additional funds will be provided by SOLF for
mileage, meals, etc. If you cannot use the award, it must be returned so it can be
offered to a runner-up.
Learn about conference and workshop opportunities at:
http://www.nwcentral.org/
www.olaweb.org
http://ola-ssd.blogspot.com/
2022 SOUTHERN OREGON LIBRARY FEDERATION (SOLF)
CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP ENTRY FORM:
Winner will receive $200 to use for library-related conferences or workshops.
Your Name:
Your Mailing Address:
Your Phone:
Your E-Mail:
Your Library Employer:
Library Mailing Address:
SOLF member who nominates/endorses you:
SOLF member’s signature (or SOLF member may send an endorsement note via email to
hlagasse at coastlinelibrarynetwork.org):
Entries must be received by Friday, February 18th at 5 PM
SEND COMPLETED ENTRY FORMS BY E-MAIL TO: kat at chetcolibrary.org
Or mail to:
Katlyn Liddell, Assistant Director
Chetco Community Public Library
405 Alder Street
Brookings, OR 97415
Library Directors in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane and Lake
counties: Please encourage your staff to apply!
Sponsored by SOLF: the Southern Oregon Library Federation
Winners are required to send a written summary of their conference or
workshop experiences to Katlyn Temple within 2 weeks of attending a
continuing education event. Use of the award must be completed within 1 year
(Prior to February 27, 2023).
To join SOLF, annual membership dues are $10. Contact SOLF Treasurer Nathalie
Johnston, Klamath County Library, 126 S. Third St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601
The SOLF membership year begins in October. Dues help fund the SOLF continuing
education scholarships, and SOLF-sponsored workshops for library staff in our region.

Michael Grutchfield, MLIS | he/him
Rogue River Branch Manager & Lower Rogue Area Manager
Jackson County Library Services
(541) 864-8862
mgrutchfield at jcls.org<mailto:mgrutchfield at jcls.org>

Currently Reading: Dream Park by Larry Niven and Steven Barnes.

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