The program is designed in part as an adjunct to the statewide research grants program. As such, it is expected that awards will assist librarians in the preparation of full-scale research proposals. However, the LAUC-LA Research and Professional Development Committee will also consider proposals that assist librarians in bringing projects to completion. Generally speaking, these projects would be of a type and nature appropriate for inclusion under the category of Research and Other Creative Activity in the review criteria for the University of California Librarian Series. The applicant prepares a memo to the chair of the Research and Professional Development Committee describing the nature and purpose of the work being proposed, and an estimated cost.
Proposals are welcome, of course, prior to that date.
Applications will be considered by the Committee, and a decision will be communicated in writing to the applicant. Depending on the number of applications, and the funding available, it is possible not all mini-grants can be funded.