*Apologies for Cross Poting* Youth Libraries Group South East are offering one member a career development grant to fund a place at this year’s national conference, plus attendance at our regional Carnegie/Kate Greenaway discussion day in October and our one-day course in 2008. The successful candidate will have his/her travel expenses reimbursed also. In order to be eligible candidates must be a YLG member based in the south east and active in children & young people’s library services. The grant is particularly aimed at colleagues who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend. In this respect applications are welcome from all interested parties, qualified librarians and support staff. Candidates are asked to explain in a written submission of not more than 600 words: *current role & experience in children & young people’s library services *interest in reading & literature for children & young people *personal professional development goals *how the candidate would benefit from this grant Submissions emailed to Secretary [log in to unmask] by Thursday 31st May. Any further information can be obtained by contacting me, via email ([log in to unmask]) or by phone (023 8061 2513). Many thanks Hannah