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<div>As part of the Learning Round Table I am helping spread the word that we are <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; font-size:15px">taking applications for the Pat Carterette Professional Development Grant.</span></div>
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<div>If you are interested in professional development or attending conferences but struggle to find funding to cover it all this may be a solution for you!</div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(48,48,48)">There’s nothing like attending a library conference or workshop to spark new interest, excitement and motivation in a library employee. That’s why Pat Carterette, a
former Staff Development specialist, was always in the forefront of encouraging people to sign up, go…learn something new!</span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(48,48,48)">In her memory and to help further that legacy, the Learning Round Table of the American Library Association is offering the Pat Carterette Professional Development Grant.
The grant winner will be awarded up to $1,000 to attend a continuing education event. Monies can be used to cover registration, travel, lodging or other expenses.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(48,48,48)">How can <em>you</em> win? Simply fill out an online <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015PCG" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">application</a> before
Dec. 15, 2014.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(48,48,48)">The grant award winner will be announced shortly after ALA Midwinter Conference in January, 2015.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(48,48,48)">In honor of Pat’s spirit of learning, apply today!</span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(48,48,48)">For more information regarding the Pat Carterette Professional Development Grant, visit the grant's <a href="http://www.ala.org/learnrt/pat-carterette-professional-development-grant" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">web
page</a>.</span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:rgb(48,48,48)">For more information on the Learning Round Table, visit our <a href="http://www.ala.org/learnrt/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">web page</a>.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-left:0in; background:white"><font color="#303030" face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px">I happy to address any questions that you may have or provide further information if needed. </span></font></p>
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<p style="margin-right:0in; margin-left:0in; background:white"><font color="#303030" face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:15px">Thanks, </span></font></p>
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