As part of its commitment to ongoing professional development for public librarians, particularly newcomers, the Canadian Association of Public Libraries provides financial assistance towards recognized library training programs. _____ conferenceCAPL Conference Bursary $500 TOWARDS CLA 2003 CONFERENCE You are eligible if: * you have received an MLS degree within the last seven years; * you are a personal member in good standing of CAPL; * you need financial assistance to attend the CLA conference. Successful candidates will be asked to contribute an article detailing their conference experience to the CAPL newsletter. Please note that consideration will be given to the distance of the applicant's place of residence from the conference site. APPLY IN WRITING BY APRIL 30, 2003 TO: Ella Nason New Brunswick Public Library Service 250 King Street Fredericton, NB E3B 9M9 e-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> _____ studyCAPL Advanced Study Bursary $1,000 FOR TRAINING IN AN AREA APPLICABLE TO ADVANCEMENT IN THE LIBRARY FIELD You are eligible if: * You are a personal member in good standing of CAPL; * You have a minimum of seven years of professional experience. This bursary is not intended for workshops or conferences. In your application, please demonstrate how the proposed course of study will better equip you to contribute to the library profession. APPLY IN WRITING BY APRIL 30, 2003 TO: Ella Nason New Brunswick Public Library Service 250 King Street Fredericton, NB E3B 9M9 e-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>