Emergency Preparedness "Train the Trainer" Workshop Scholarships
Deadline for submission: March 29, 2010
Call for Scholarship Applications
Event: Emergency Preparedness Train the Trainer Workshop
Dates: April 12, 13, 2010
Sponsor: National Network of Libraries Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR)
Location: New York University Medical Center
NNLM MAR will host a workshop conducted by Dan Wilson*, Coordinator for the National Network/Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) National Emergency Preparedness & Response plan, on service continuity planning during emergencies. This will be a train-the-trainer session on the 10 Step Approach to Service Continuity. The workshop will be conducted on April 12 and 13 for MAR Emergency Preparedness Committee Members and four additional (4) MAR members. The first day will cover and overview of national and regional progress in NN/LM Emergency Preparedness and Response, a train-the-trainer session on the 10 Step Approach to Service Continuity Planning, followed by an afternoon devoted to discussion of issues: MOUs vs. Mutual Aid Agreements, Emergency Access Initiative, the Emergency Preparedness Toolkit, Communication modes during an emergency, unique materials preservation, DOCLINE among other topics. The second day will consist of a morning of plan development for the participants’ institutions. Attendees will sent a form for drafting a service continuity plan for their institutions before the workshop and bring that to the second day working session for feedback, mentoring and answers to questions.
NNLM MAR has funds for workshop scholarships to provide support for four (4) full and affiliate members. Scholarships will fund travel and lodging expenses. The scholarships will include $1000 to fund a follow-up training session conducted by the scholarship recipient in their local community. The funding is on a cost-reimbursement basis. Selection of scholars will take into consideration a distribution of participants from across the MAR region: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Applications are DUE MARCH 29, 2010. Applicants will be notified of decision by APRIL 1.
*Dan Wilson oversees the development of the national plan, works with staff and state coordinators in the eight regions of the NN/LM on preparedness and response procedures, and provides training in service continuity planning for libraries. Dan was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. At the age of 6, his family moved to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, where his father (an artist) began a long teaching career in the Art Department at Bloomsburg State College (now Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania). Dan earned a B.S. in History at Bloomsburg State College in 1981 and then a Master of Library Sciences at the State University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo in 1982. Before joining the staff at the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library in 1991, Dan worked at Dutchess Community College (Poughkeepsie, New York) and SUNY Canton.
Submission Process
Applicants must complete the online application. Attachments, such as resumes, letters of support, and equipment catalog pricing may be sent by fax to 212-263-4258 or attached to an email sent to rml@library.med.nyu.edu. Please use the title of your project as the subject line of the email.
Contact for Questions
If you have questions or require assistance contact Kate Oliver at MAR at 1-800-338-7657 or email kate.oliver@med.nyu.edu
Application Review Process
Applications will be reviewed by MAR staff. Applicants will be notified of a decision (funded/not funded/additional questions) within 5 business days.
Application Review Criteria
TARGET POPULATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The application describes the target population, the target population’s needs, and the rationale for what benefits the target population will gain from the activity.
35 points
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE and ACTIVITY PLAN
The application describes how the activity will address the needs of the target population. The application fully describes the activity, including start/end dates (timeline), location, and personnel. The application provides a detailed budget with justifications for all costs. The activity plan is feasible and complete.
35 points
EVALUATION
The application describes how the activity will be evaluated. The application includes evaluation criteria to explain how activity objectives will be achieved. The evaluation component considers what is expected to be different once the activity is complete.
20 points
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The application documents experience and qualifications of key personnel, including resumes/curriculum vitae and, if applicable, letters of support from partner organizations.
10 points
Total Possible Points: 100
An application with a score totaling less than 75 points will not be funded.
Reporting Requirements
A final report, including a blog/newsletter article, must be submitted within 30 days of completion of the project. Award recipients are encouraged to take photographs for inclusion in the report and article.
Recipients agree to allow the NN/LM-MAR to republish reports. Reports must be submitted to rml@library.med.nyu.edu.
Important Information About NN/LM MAR Awards and Subcontracts Funding decisions are based on need, amount to be funded, and availability of funds. In addition to the requirements listed in each Call for Application, the following requirements also apply.
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