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****Reminder***** Applications are invited for the second UCR Award for Innovation The award is intended to reward and support an individual, group or team pursuing innovation and excellence in the broad area of learning and teaching, and learner support, within academic, national or research libraries. Relevant activity is defined very broadly and might involve one, or a combination of the following: - * initiating or developing new services * creating learning materials, packages etc * developing relevant applications of new technology * establishing new partnerships/collaborative relationships * undertaking research into any aspect of learner support * writing or achieving publication of a relevant piece of work * delivering a conference paper * staging a relevant event/promoting an individual initiative The Award is open to any member of staff employed in academic, national or research libraries in the UK, and to students hoping to work in these institutions. Applications should reach the address below by 31 July 2003. Applications will be assessed by a panel established by UC&R National Committee according to: * the strength of the proposed project in relation to the purpose outlined above * how the funding will be used * the benefits identified for individual/groups/teams, institutions and learners * dissemination strategies to the wider professional community The winner(s) will be announced during August in time to coincide with the new academic year. The recipient must submit a report within 12 months of receiving the award. Reports will be published on Relay and on the Group's website Application forms are available from the lis-ucr section at Jiscmail < http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/files/LIS-UCR/UCR_Innovation_Award.doc <http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/files/LIS-UCR/UCR_Innovation_Award.doc> , or from the address below. Jo Webb UC&R Hon Secretary Kimberlin Library De Montfort University Leicester LE1 9BH Tel: 0116 207 8046 Fax: 0116 257 7046 Email: [log in to unmask]