The OSU Libraries provide funds to assist library faculty with conference attendance and other activities which contribute to professional development and enhance the OSU Libraries' reputation.

Reimbursable expenses include airfare, rental car, personal car mileage (currently $0.345 per mile), local transportation (such as taxis and buses), registration fees, lodging, and meals. Reimbursement rates must conform to current University Guidelines. Travelers are reimbursed soon after attending a conference, but they must apply to CFBPR for funds BEFORE TRAVELING. Those faculty wanting PREPAYMENT of any expenses must submit paperwork at least four weeks before traveling.

Eligibility: All faculty members in the OSU Columbus Campus Libraries are eligible to apply for development funds prior to a conference or other activity (The Director and Assistant Directors are ineligible, unless they are attending in an unofficial capacity).

Allocation: CFBPR will assign a level of funding to each request, based on the individual's type of participation at the funded event. The level of reimbursement of total expenses will be based on the activity scale outlined below, and will be adjusted each year according to the availability of funds and the demand. Individuals may request funds for more than one meeting or conference as long as requests do not total more than $1000.

1. The highest level of funding will be accorded to those individuals required to attend meetings as formal program participants, e.g., those presenting papers or serving as moderators or panel members.* - Currently: $1000
   *Individuals requesting level A funding must attach to their fund request form, documentation indicating their meeting participation.

2. A high level of funding will be granted to those who are appointed or elected members of committees, editorial boards, boards of directors, etc.* - Currently: $750
   *Individuals requesting level B funding must attach to their fund request form, documentation indicating their meeting participation.

3. The highest level of funding will be also granted to untenured librarians, who are encouraged to become active participants in National and regional professional organizations. - Currently: $1000

4. The lowest level of funding will be given to individuals' requests for support for attendance at professional meetings without participation at levels A, B, or C. - Currently: $500

If travel is specifically work/job related, then administrative funding is likely in order. Faculty are encouraged to discuss these requests with their supervisors. Funding may also be available from other academic departments.

For more information related to travel and funding, contact the CFBPR Travel Coordinator or the Libraries' Business Office.

Travel Request Forms are available from the CFBPR web site and from Joseph Galron, CFBPR Travel Coordinator, at JDC/DLAS 308 Main Library, 1858 Neil Ave. Mall, phone: 292-3362.