Conference Travel Award
The SCELC Conference Travel Award reimburses SCELC member librarians and staff for expenses to attend in-person library-related conferences, supporting professional development and knowledge sharing.
Funder: Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Spring conferences) | December 2026 (Fall conferences)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement for eligible conference expenses; award size varies based on available budget and submitted costs.
Summary: Supports SCELC member librarians and staff with reimbursements for in-person library-related conference attendance.
Key Information: Preference for early-career staff and institutions with smaller library budgets.
Description
The Conference Travel Award provides funding in the form of reimbursements to librarians and staff at SCELC member institutions, enabling them to attend in-person, library-related conferences. The award covers a wide range of travel-related expenses—including registration fees, lodging, transportation, meals, and other necessary costs—to promote professional development, knowledge sharing, and institutional impact. The program especially encourages applications from early-career staff and those from institutions with smaller library budgets.
