Sally C. Tseng Professional Development Grant

Revised October 2009

The purpose of Sally C. Tseng's Professional Development Grant is to support program and research related activities by CALA members. Proposals must focus on program and research in library and information science for which the applicant is highly qualified and which would result in the advancement of the individuals' professional status, knowledge, and contributions to the community. Proposals will be evaluated by the criteria identified in these guidelines.

1. ELIGIBILITY
   1. CALA members of Chinese descendants in good standing (CALA membership for 3 or more consecutive years with academic honesty, professional achievements and contributions) who are currently working full time in libraries are eligible to apply.
   2. The applicants must demonstrate interests in research and professional development by presenting papers or reports at conferences, institutes or workshops sponsored by the American Library Association, the Chinese American Librarians Association, the China Society of Library Science and other similar professional organizations.
   3. CALA members who received this grant must wait for another five years to apply for it again.


2. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
   1. The following items should be submitted to the Chair of the Sally C. Tseng Professional Development Grant Committee:
      with copy to:
      Sally Tseng, Ex-Officio sctseng888@yahoo.com
      
      
      1. The applicant(s) must submit one (1) complete set of their application electronically on Word and/or PDF files via email attachments.
      2. Completed proposal, including
         • Cover Sheet
         • Needs and Purpose of the request
         • Budget
         • Vita
         • Timetable for Completion
         • Three letters of references with signature and email address
   2. Proposals will not be returned to applicants.


3. DEADLINES
   The complete application package must be received no later than March 15, 5 p.m. Pacific time each year. Late and/or incomplete application will NOT be accepted nor reviewed.


4. FUNDING SOURCE
   From Sally C. Tseng Fund donated to CALA that will be awarded to qualified applicant(s) in the amount of $1,000 annually. The grant may be suspended in the case of no qualified applicant or in the case of economic recession that impacts on the Tseng's fund that has been invested in a CALA mutual fund account.


5. FUNDING PERIOD
   One year, July-June.


6. REPORTING
   All successful applicant(s) is/are encouraged to attend the CALA Annual Banquet during ALA Annual Conference and is/are required to submit a written report in the following year to the CALA Executive Director and Sally C. Tseng before the ALA Annual Conference. In case the terms of the grant are violated, the Grants will be rescinded and the recipient is required to return the funds in full to the Association.


7. NOTIFICATION
   The Chair or Co-Chairs of the Sally C. Tseng Professional Development Grant Committee will notify the successful applicant(s) prior to the ALA Annual Conference and the recipient(s) will be announced on the CALA Newsletter and listserv. The Tseng's grant will be awarded at the CALA Awards Banquet during the ALA Annual Conference.