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Dates: September 17-20, 2006
Where: The Poynter Institute , St. Petersburg, Florida
Attendees: Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of news research . . . and more
This 3-day program at the renowned Poynter Institute for journalism is geared to those new to news research or those wishing to learn more about the techniques of 21st century news librarianship. The program is a tremendous opportunity to learn news research skills from the pros in SLA’s News Division, and identify the skills needed to succeed in the changing world of multi-channel journalism research. Classes will cover several aspects of news research and career-building including:
The program will provide a number of opportunties for hands-on, experiential learning. Students can come to the program with specific projects in mind for these sessions:
COST: Transportation and housing ($95/night, double occupancy)
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 18 PEOPLE
PLEASE READ AND FILL OUT THE ATTACHED PROGRAM AND HOUSING APPLICATION.
***THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING ALL APPLICATON MATERIALS IS JULY 28, 2006***
NEWS RESEARCH ACADEMY AT POYNTER APPLICATION & HOUSING INFORMATION
All * items MUST be completed
* Where do you prefer to receive your mail (snail)? ("x" by your choice)
business ____ home address____
* Full Name: (First, Last): _____________________________________________________________________________________
* Preferred Name for Badge: _____________________________________________________________________
Position/Title: _________________________________________________________________________________
News Organization: ____________________________________________________________________________
(Provide full name of newspaper, magazine, station call letters, Web site, college or university, etc.)
Business Address (street): _____________________________________________________
City: _______________________
State: ____________ Zip Code: ____________ * Country: (if other than U.S.) _________________________
Work Phone, including area code: ______________ Work Fax: ____________ E-mail: _______________
* Home Address (street): _______________________________________________________
* City: _______________________
* State: ____________ * Zip Code: ____________ * Country: (if other than U.S.) ___________________________
* Home Phone, including area code: _____________ Home Fax: ________________ * E-mail: (if not business e-mail) ________________
* Editor, Manager, or Library/Information School Faculty Member nominating you for attendance:
* Name: __________________________________________
* Title: ______________________ * Phone, including area code _______________ * E-Mail: _______________________
* How many years have you been working in news librarianship?
Less than 1 year: _____ 1-5 years: _____ 6-10 years: _________ over 10 years: ___________
* Are you an SLA member?
* Member of the News Division?
* If yes, membership number:
(found on mailing label of Information Outlook or by mousing over your name in the SLA online directory)
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Use this checklist to assure that you are submitting a complete application. We cannot consider an application to be complete unless all materials are received by the seminar application deadline (July 28, 2006)
__ Application form
__ Current resume
__ Brief, up-to-date professional biography to be used in the seminar syllabus
__ Letter of recommendation from your nominating manager, supervisor or graduate school faculty advisor
__ A statement or essay of 250-500 words describing your daily duties, the relevance of the News Research Academy to your job or career goals, your goals for the seminar and how you will apply the training back in your newsroom or in your career development
E-mail completed applications to: dana.gordon [at] newsweek.com or mail to:
Dana Gordon
Newsweek Research Center
251 West 57th Street
17th floor
New York, NY 10019
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
HOUSING INFORMATION
A block of rooms has been made available for News Research Academy attendees at
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 – 1st Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-5000
The rate is $95/night, based on double occupancy. Parking and other hotel services are available at an additional charge.
* Please indicate your need for housing:
_______ YES, please reserve a room for me at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
_______ NO, I do not need housing, I will make my own arrangements
* Gender:
_____Male ______Female
* Room preference:
_____ non-smoking _____ smoking _______ handicapped accessible
You will be randomly assigned a roommate of the same gender. Upon acceptance into the program every effort will be made to accommodate a particular roommate preference, but this cannot be guaranteed.
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Last Update: 07/19/06
Amy Disch
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