{"id":10801,"date":"2015-05-31T00:01:43","date_gmt":"2015-05-31T04:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alsc.ala.org\/blog\/?p=10801"},"modified":"2015-05-28T11:28:41","modified_gmt":"2015-05-28T15:28:41","slug":"apply-for-the-2016-bill-morris-seminar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alsc.ala.org\/blog\/2015\/05\/apply-for-the-2016-bill-morris-seminar\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for the 2016 Bill Morris Seminar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Bill Morris Seminar is possible through funds from the William C. Morris Endowment (image courtesy of ALSC).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ALSC is now seeking applications for the 2016 ALSC Bill Morris Seminar<\/a> to be held on Friday, January 8, 2016, prior to the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Boston, Ma. The seminar will be facilitated by ALSC member leaders including past committee members and chairs of evaluation committees, and will focus on children\u2019s book and media evaluation.<\/p>\n

The purpose of the Bill Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training is to honor and support William C. Morris\u2019 dedication to connecting librarians, and ultimately children, with excellent children\u2019s books. This seminar will bring new ALSC members and members with limited evaluation experience together with those who have served on ALSC\u2019s media evaluation committees in an environment to train and mentor them in the group process and in children\u2019s media evaluation techniques. The seminar will result in new and emerging leaders for future ALSC evaluation committees.<\/p>\n

The William C. Morris Endowment was established in 2000 and activated in 2003 upon the death of Morris, former vice-president and director of library promotion at HarperCollins Children\u2019s Books. Morris was a long-time ALSC member and friend, the recipient of the first ALSC Distinguished Service Award, and an advocate for children\u2019s literature and librarians. Morris envisioned his endowment funding programs, publications, events, and\/or awards that would promote excellence in children\u2019s literature.<\/p>\n

The ALSC William C. Morris Endowment will support those selected to attend the training seminar by offering the seminar at no charge to the attendee. This includes all materials, breakfast and lunch. To help defray additional costs for hotel and other expenses, a $300 stipend for each attendee will be provided from the Morris Endowment.<\/p>\n

An advisory group consisting of ALSC member leaders who have previously served and\/or chaired evaluation committees will review the applications and letters of nomination to select the attendees.<\/p>\n

Selected attendees will be required to complete pre-seminar readings and assignments so that they are able to fully participate on the day of the seminar. This will include reading articles, books and materials for discussion. Assignments and some materials will be available to access online.<\/p>\n

Candidates should be ALSC members with limited evaluation experience. The seminar is intended for those who have not served on book award evaluation committees in the past. Applicants must:<\/p>\n