LINDA ALLBEE MEMORIAL CATALOGING GRANT

Linda Allbee had a genuine passion for sharing knowledge and supporting North Dakota libraries through hands-on training.  In her time with ODIN as a Trainer, Assistant Director, and finally as Director, she impacted countless librarians in the Dakotas and beyond. In honor of her memory, this grant was established to aid librarians in North Dakota by offering an opportunity to expand their knowledge of library systems and software by attending conferences, workshops, virtual trainings, or other opportunities. 

Each year, one awardee may be granted up to $1,000.

Requirements

• Applicants must be a current member of NDLA.
• Applicants are required to submit the following documentation along with the application:
• detailed budget of expected expenses (attachment),
• narrative describing personal growth and career development expectations from the proposed program (attachment), and
• materials that describe the proposed program (attach up to 5 items).
• Awardee agrees to submit an evaluative report to the NDLA Executive Board about how the grant was used. The report will also be published in The Good Stuff. Grant money will be reimbursed after the evaluative report has been received by the NDLA President. A copy of CEU certificate or letter of recognition should accompany the report, if applicable.
• Awardee and NDLA will enter into a written contract regarding completion of conditions.