Today's post is from Angela Skaggs at Angelo State University:

The TLA Automation and Technology Roundtable is accepting applications for a $700 stipend to attend the 2008 Annual Conference in Dallas, April 15-18. ATRT encourages all to apply, the requirements are:

1. Involvement in library automation and technology activities.
2. Membership in TLA, the stipend may be used to pay for membership if the stipend winner is not already a member.
3. Membership in the Automation and Technology Round Table, a part of the stipend may be used toward membership if stipend winner is not already a member.
4. Attendance at and recognition at A&TRT's annual business meeting during the TLA conference.
5. Volunteer four hours during the TLA Conference at A&TRT sponsored activities -- the New Technology Showcase or the Net Fair.
6. Submit a report evaluating the TLA Conference, telling whether it fulfilled expectations and what, if anything, you learned that you will be able to put to use in your library. This report must be written and submitted to the A&TRT Chair within 30 days of the conference.
7. Expectation of ongoing interest in and involvement with A&TRT activities.

Applications must be received by February 15, 2008.

Your application can be sent to:
Christina Hoffman Gola
Instructional Services
Texas A&M University Libraries
Email: chgola@tamu.edu
Fax: 979-458-0112
Phone: 979-862-1902