WNBA Eastman Grant

The WNBA Eastman Grant was established to provide funds for librarians who are interested in learning about the publishing process. WNBA offers a grant of up to $750 for a librarian to take a course or participate in an institute devoted to aspects of publishing as a profession. One grant is awarded annually.

The American Library Association (ALA) Publishing Services Department and the ALA Publishing Committee administer the grant. The jury for the grant is composed of two members appointed by WNBA and one member appointed by the ALA Publishing Committee.

History

The WNBA Eastman Grant was established in 1997 and honors Ann Heidbreder Eastman, who was a prominent member of both the publishing and library communities and a member of both WNBA and ALA until her death in 1993.

Ms. Eastman worked with numerous publishing houses, including MacMillan, Henry Holt, Knopf, and McGraw-Hill. She served as school and library consultant for Random House during a time of growing interest in the importance of good reading for children.

As an active WNBA member since 1955, she was instrumental in developing the WNBA Pannell Award, which is presented by WNBA to booksellers who have done an outstanding job of bringing children and books together. As an ALA member she worked with the Association of School Librarians and the Association of Library Service to Children and was president of the Library Administration and Management Association.

Eastman was president of the New York Chapter of WNBA and went on to serve as WNBA National president from 1976 to 1980.

In 1986, for all her efforts in the publishing and library communities, and serving her lifelong career as a catalyst in bringing people together for the cause of the book, Ann Eastman was named the recipient of the WNBA Award. The Award is bestowed by the organization on a living American woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the world of books, and through books, to society.

Eligibility

Librarians holding an MLS or its equivalent, and having at least two years of post-master's work experience in a library may apply. The primary qualification will be the likelihood of career benefit to the person taking the course.

Requirements and Procedures

Each applicant must provide the items noted immediately below. Procedures for the grant application may be found at www.ala.org/work/pubs/eastman.html

A current résumé.
A personal statement not to exceed 300 words concerning an ongoing interest in the publishing process and how a better understanding of the process would enhance the applicant's library career.
A list of the publishing course(s) to which the applicant would apply.
A signed acknowledgement of intent to submit to the ALA and WNBA a simple report and verification of attendance at the chosen publishing course or institute.

Deadline

Grant applications must be received at the ALA by November 1st.

Previous Recipients

2007	Hana Kim, Korea Studies Librarian, East Asian Library, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
2006	Linda Moskovics, Manager of Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch, San Diego Public Library System, San Diego, CA
2005	Andrea Wyman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor/Curriculum Materials Librarian, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
2004	Frances Yates, Education Librarian, Miami University, Oxford, OH
2003	Kimberly Kowal, Assistant Librarian, University of Minesota, Twin Cities Campus, Minneapolis, MN
2002	Stephanie Spetter, Children's Librarian and Assistant Branch Manager, Scottsdale Branch Library, Chicago Public Library, Chicago, IL
2001	Debbie Abilock, Technology Library, Nueva School, Hillsborough, CA
2000	Kimmerle Ballentine, Head of Youth Services, Public Library of New London, New London, CT
1999	Angela Leeper, Evaluation Services, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC
1998	Carolyn Gutierrez, Information Systems Librarian, Rogers State University Library, Claremore, OK

WNBA Contact

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