[SOA] Call for Applications: Ohio Preservation Council Professional Development Grant

[Phillips, Carrie]

[Cross-posted. Please pardon duplication.]


Call for Applications: Ohio Preservation Council Professional Development Grant

The Ohio Preservation Council offers an award of up to $1,000 each in support of continuing education for Ohio Students and Professionals with an interest in preserving our cultural heritage. Deadline for applications is March 6th 2017.

The Ohio Preservation Council serves as a coalition of preservationists, conservators, librarians, archivists, curators, records managers, the institutions they represent, and other concerned citizens who recognize the serious threat to documentary heritage. The Council's mission is to provide a network for preservation education and to support preservation activities within the state of Ohio. The Council believes in cooperative, state-wide efforts across geographic and professional lines are needed to meet preservation challenges.

The Ohio Preservation Council recognizes the value of professional meetings, conferences, and other educational opportunities to advance the field of preservation and provide a forum to voice the need for ongoing stewardship of our documentary heritage. When possible, the OPC shall provide financial support to individuals to develop skills, expand knowledge, and gain experience relevant to the mission and goals of the Ohio Preservation Council.  Applications are due the first Mondays in March and September.

Individuals requesting financial support must meet the following criteria:
* Working in the state of Ohio OR pursuing an advanced degree or certificate in the state of Ohio;
* Working directly in the field of preservation (as described above) OR pursuing a degree or certificate within the field;
* Request is for professional development that clearly relates to preservation issues and/or preservation skills;
* Have not received financial support from the OPC Grant within 3 calendar years.

For more information on how to apply visit: http://opc.ohionet.org/opcjoomla/resources/opc-grant.

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