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It’s professional award season! This fall, ALSC has several chances for members to take advantage of opportunities for their libraries and their career development! Every year, more than $100,000 is given away through ALSC’s professional awards, grants, and scholarships. ALSC professional awards are for those new to the profession or members with years of experience. A list of professional award winners from 2013 is not available from the ALSC website. Want to apply? Due dates for awards are coming up! Make sure to familiarize yourself with the due dates before you apply. Penguin Young Readers Group Award This award provides a $600 stipend, provided by Penguin Young Readers Group, for up to four winners to attend their first ALA Annual Conference. Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2013 Louise Seaman Bechtel Fellowship This fellowship provides a $4,000 stipend to allow a qualified children’s librarian to spend a month or more reading at...