2005-2006

News Release

REF NO.: 179

SUBJECT: Margaret Williams Trust Fund Award

DATE: February 7, 2006

Applications are now invited for the Margaret Williams Trust Fund Award which has been established to promote the development of librarianship in Newfoundland and Labrador. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis to applicants seeking funding for library-related projects or assistance in pursuing graduate studies in librarianship, archival studies, or teacher librarianship. Annual awards generally approximate $1000. Deadline for applications is Thursday, March 31, 2006. For further information and an application form, please contact:

Mr. Richard Ellis

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Margaret Williams Trust Fund

Queen Elizabeth II Library

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John’s, NL

A1B 3Y1

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