Professional Development Award
SCELC’s Professional Development Award reimburses library staff for online professional learning activities, supporting skill growth and advancement in librarianship.
Funder: Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted anytime; reviewed monthly)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement awards typically up to $500 per activity; exceptions possible with justification.
Summary: Supports SCELC member library staff with reimbursement funding for professional development activities such as webinars, online conferences, courses, and certifications.
Description
The Professional Development Award provides reimbursement funding to support librarians and staff at SCELC member libraries in pursuing a variety of professional development activities. Eligible activities include online conferences, webinars, continuing education courses, professional certifications, and similar learning opportunities. The award is intended to foster the growth and skill development of individual library professionals, benefiting both the recipient and their institution.
Awards are disbursed as reimbursements for approved activities and related consumable expenses (books, supplies, etc.), but cannot be used for durable equipment (e.g., laptops, microphones). The program is designed for individual applicants and is not intended for group applications unless pre-approved by the program liaison.
