In addition to the annual LAUC allocation, librarians may request additional funds for professional development purposes from the staff development fund.  Some departments also fund requests for professional development activities with departmental funds or endowment funds.

To request departmental or staff development funds:

• If you are requesting departmental funds, send your request via e-mail to your department head. 
• If you are requesting funding from the staff development fund, send the request via e-mail to the Director of Human Resources with a copy to your direct supervisor and AUL.
• Provide pertinent information - name of event, dates and times, purpose and reason for funding request, amount being requested and what you will use the money for, explain why you feel this activity should be funded, and any explanatory information appropriate.
• Send the request as far in advance as possible.