FW: [lis-e-resources] Unique opportunity to win a fully funded trip to the USA and a free place & travel at UKSG 2022!

[Vibeke Christensen]

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Subject: [lis-e-resources] Unique opportunity to win a fully funded trip to the USA and a free place & travel at UKSG 2022!


Dear all,

UKSG welcomes applications for the 2022 John Merriman Award. This is a really exciting opportunity for someone at a UKSG member institution to win a fully funded trip to the NASIG conference in the USA and a place at UKSG 2022.

Please share this with your teams and with colleagues in the sector.

Many thanks,

Bethany Logan

On behalf of UKSG's Outreach & Engagement Committee





2022 John Merriman Award - How to Apply

In 2022, both the UKSG and NASIG conferences return to in-person events, taking place in Telford and Baltimore respectively. While we adjusted to meeting online during the lockdown, attending these two conferences is a unique opportunity for a developing professional to experience the engaging and rewarding dynamics of a real-life event. Socialising and networking with peers, making new connections, serendipitous discoveries, breaking out of your own silo to hear from others across the sector. But don't take our word for it - here is what Katherine Stephan- previous winner- has to say about the award and its impact on her career: https://youtu.be/VpfOziUqxNo

Named in honour of John Merriman, in recognition of his work in founding both UKSG and NASIG, this prestigious award provides an invaluable opportunity for anyone keen to learn and share experiences from a very different angle.

One lucky UKSG member has the chance to attend the NASIG and UKSG conferences this year. The award is intended to cover conference registration, travel and accommodation costs. In 2022, the UKSG conference will take place in Telford, UK, from 30th May to 1st June. The NASIG conference will take place in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, from 5th to 9th June. The award winner will be supported by the generous sponsorship of Taylor & Francis Group for the US trip and will in addition receive full financial support from UKSG to attend the UKSG conference.



Who can apply

The award is open to UKSG members. Applicants should be in a role within a Library or Information Service with responsibility for managing online resources or in direct contact with library users, supporting them in the use of online resources.


How to apply

All applicants must supply the following materials:

* A completed application form from the applicant including a short written piece (250-400 words) on the topic of 'What is the biggest challenge facing you in your current job and how, in an ideal world, would you address it?'

* A reference questionnaire from the applicant's line manager

Full details of the application process can be found here: https://www.uksg.org/events/merrimanaward/howtoapply

Application forms and reference questionnaires should be sent by Sunday 27th March 2022 to:

Bethany Logan

Chair of UKSG Outreach and Engagement Committee

E-mail: b.c.logan at sussex.ac.uk<mailto:b.c.logan at sussex.ac.uk>



UKSG, set up in 1978, has a mission to connect the information community and encourage the exchange of ideas on scholarly communication.  Established in 1985, NASIG is an independent organisation that promotes communication, information and continuing education about serials and the broader issues of scholarly communication.



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Bethany Logan FHEA
Pronouns: she/her
Research & Scholarship Librarian
University of Sussex Library




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