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Continuing Education Stipends

The three Districts offer stipends to help defray the costs of attending continuing education events. Anyone working in a library is encouraged to apply, however, in the event of overwhelming demand, preference will be given to librarians from libraries with an operating budget less than $25,000 and/or first time attendees.

The three districts and the CMLD Association have pooled resources to offer 30 $50 stipends ? 10 in each district. A committee made up of the district consultants and the chairs of the district executive boards will review the applications.

Criteria for receiving a stipend

Need ? library budget constraints, no prior attendance at a library event, etc.
The event must be library related, either on library administration, programs, services or technology
Completeness and appropriateness of the application

If you are interested in applying for a stipend, fill out the online application below. Applications must be received at least 30 days prior to the date of the event you wish to attend. After submitting, you will be redirected to the home page for the consultants/Maine Regional Library System.

Stipend application (all fields required)

Library Information

First Name:
Last Name:
Library:
Population Served:
Library Budget:
Mailing Address:
Town:
Zip:
Daytime Phone:
Email:
Today's Date: [Format: mm/dd/yyyy]

CE Event (Workshop, Course, Meeting) Information

Title of Event:
Event Description [Please only 50 words max]
Sponsor:
Date of Event: [Format: mm/dd/yyyy]
Number of CE Hours:

Benefits of Event

How will attending this event help you in your job?

Benefits to job: [Please only 50 words max]

Sharing What Learned

Are you willing to share what you will learn?

Yes
No

Please indicate what method you prefer for sharing.

Brief article for MSL enewsletter, "Off the Shelf"
Presentation at a district meeting
Conduct a workshop on the topic
Other - Will contact consultant if receive stipend
Not Interested

Submit your form for a CE stipend

You will receive a copy of your submitted application by email. If your application is accepted, you will receive an email and the check will be sent to the mailing address indicated in the Library Information section of the application.