Articles, job-hunting advice, professional development opportunities, and other news and ideas on how to further your library career. Compiled by the Library Job People, Sarah Johnson and Rachel Singer Gordon.
June 20th, 2010 rachel
The University of North Texas Department of Library and Information Sciences received a grant from the Robert and Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust to assist rural public libraries in Texas. Funding will support a three-year project, Promoting & Enhancing the Advancement of Rural Libraries (PEARL). The goal of the project is to enhance the role of public libraries in targeted rural communities in Texas.
Five scholarships are available for students to complete a Certificate of Advanced Study in Rural Librarianship. The students selected will have tuition and fees paid for to complete a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) with all classes delivered online beginning with the Fall 2010 Semester. This is for post-masters study and most of the credits can be applied toward a doctorate. Students will have two courses per semester paid for. They will have their way paid to the Texas Library Association each year, to a workshop at UNT at the beginning of each year, and to a yearly forum with region librarians. Additionally, they will have the following paid for: a webcam, internet access, cell phone plan, and a new laptop. The scholarships will be closed as soon as five acceptable candidates are identified and their full admission status is completed.
For more information about the grant and scholarship please go to http://pearl.unt.edu
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June 20th, 2010 rachel
The San Jose School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is partnering with the American Indian Library Association (AILA) to launch Circle of Learning — an initiative designed to recruit and support American Indians and Alaska Natives who are interested in earning a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree.
The scholarship program is designed for Native students who want to earn a fully online ALA-accredited MLIS degree. Scholarship recipients will receive financial assistance and other support, including mentoring, career advisement, field experiences, involvement in professional conferences and workshops, and interaction with Native leaders in the profession.
Because all courses are delivered fully online, students will be able to live anywhere while earning their MLIS degree. Circle of Learning’s unique blended approach of online curriculum delivery and face-to-face social and professional interactions will help ensure that scholarship recipients receive personalized support and develop a professional network that will benefit them in the years ahead.
The Circle of Learning scholarship program is made possible because of a generous grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal support for the nation’s libraries and museums. IMLS announced the award on June 15, 2010. View their announcement here: http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/061510.shtm
The Circle of Learning advisory committee is finalizing application criteria. Details regarding eligibility for scholarships and application materials will be available on the project website by August 3, 2010. Students will need to be admitted to the School’s MLIS program in order to receive scholarship funding, and the individuals selected to receive scholarships will be eligible to start receiving tuition reimbursement for courses taken during the Spring 2011 semester.
For more information regarding the Circle of Learning project, including application information and deadlines, please visit the project’s website at http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/circleoflearning/.
For more information about SLIS and how to apply to the School’s fully online MLIS program, visit http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/audience/prospective.htm.
To learn more about the American Indian Library Association and its initiatives to improve library and information services for American Indians, visit http://www.ailanet.org/.
For information regarding this announcement, please contact Lisa Valdez at lvaldez@slis.sjsu.edu.
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May 6th, 2010 sarah
Full-Tuition Scholarships Still Available!
Last Chance to Apply: June 15, 2010 (for Fall 2010 semester start)
SHARING SUCCESS!
Educating Professional Leaders in School and Public Youth Services Librarianship
The Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is awarding a limited number of two-year FULL-TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS to outstanding and diverse students who already hold a master’s degree, have a strong interest in YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIANSHIP, and are admitted to the GSLIS Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) program for Fall 2010. (Deadline for application: June 15, 2010.)
GSLIS COURSES MAY BE TAKEN EITHER ON CAMPUS OR ONLINE via LEEP (the GSLIS distance education program).
Sharing Success will allow outstanding library practitioners to FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING related to youth services librarianship. In addition, the program will provide institutional support for these students to DEVELOP CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS for other professionals. Through these activities, Sharing Success will help broaden the base of youth services librarians who can provide quality continuing education for their practitioner peers in school and public libraries and contribute to best practices and research in this field.
Students selected for Sharing Success will ideally represent diverse populations. They will also have either significant experience in youth services or substantial experience in another area of librarianship and demonstrate a commitment to changing their career focus to the area of youth services.
The Sharing Success CAS is a 40-CREDIT HOUR DEGREE PROGRAM open to professionals who hold a master’s degree in library and information science or a closely related field and desire to update their skills, gain greater specialization in their professional training, or redirect their careers from one area to another. Students complete 32-credit hours of coursework with the remaining 8-credit hours devoted to an independent final project.
As part of their CAS work, Sharing Success students will complete a research project that relates to youth services and develop a continuing education workshop based on this research. They will present their research-in-progress or completed workshops to an audience of GSLIS students and faculty as well as to their target audience of youth services practitioners. During each of the two years that students receive tuition funding, Sharing Success students will also receive funding to support travel to professional conferences.
Sharing Success is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Would you like to learn more?
Up-to-date information about Sharing Success is available at
http://sharingsuccess.lis.illinois.edu/
Application requirements and procedures are available at
http://www.lis.illinois.edu/academics/programs/cas-ss
Please pass this information along to anyone who might be interested.
A PDF flyer is available for download at http://sharingsuccess.lis.illinois.edu/
Questions? E-mail sharingsuccess@mail.lis.illinois.edu
Thank you!
Mikki Smith
Doctoral Student
Coordinator, Sharing Success
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
501 E. Daniel St.
Champaign, IL 61820
smith199@illinois.edu
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April 8th, 2010 rachel
Do you know someone in an LIS program or entering an LIS program?
Tell them about the GLA Scholarships!
The Georgia Library Association awards two (2) scholarships yearly to provide financial assistance toward completing a Master’s in Library/Information Science.
The Hubbard Scholarship ($3,000) was established over 30 years ago to recruit excellent librarians for Georgia.
The Beard Scholarship ($1,000) intended for those who show strong potential to inspire and motivate their peers in the profession.
Scholarships are open to students accepted to master’s degree programs at ALA accredited schools (whether currently enrolled or beginning studies in Fall 2010). Recipients agree to work for one year in a Georgia library following graduation. For full requirements and application info please visit http://gla.georgialibraries.org/scholarship.htm
Deadline: May 21
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March 18th, 2010 rachel
Recent research conducted by a team of researchers from Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies and funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Studies indicates that students in schools that have certified librarians perform better on English/Language Arts tests than students in schools without certified librarians. Certified librarians are also more likely to provide students with materials that present more diverse points of view and that better support the curriculum than non-certified librarians, the research indicates (http://ischool.syr.edu/report).
However, since not all schools are mandated to employ certified librarians, many high-needs districts do not have these skilled professionals on staff to assist students and classroom teachers.
The Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) has developed a new Preparing Librarians for High-Needs Schools Scholarship program to help infuse energetic and skilled school media professionals into these high-needs school districts while providing financial assistance to educate the highest caliber school media students.
Scholarship recipients will receive financial support to cover one-third of their tuition costs. In exchange, those students will be required to complete their fieldwork (100 hours) and practica (300 hours) in high-needs districts, as designated by New York State. These are generally districts in both urban and rural areas whose needs outweigh their resources, as calculated by dividing a district’s poverty percentage by its combined wealth ratio. Teachers with appropriate experience have an option for reduced practica hours.
“Our hope in establishing this new scholarship program is really three-fold,” said Meredith Professor Ruth V. Small, program director of the iSchool’s School Media programs. “We hope to provide these high-needs districts with the talent and skills of school media students during their required fieldwork and practica experiences. The program also highlights the value and impact of certified school media specialists in districts across the entire state, and enables us to recruit the best and brightest school media students to the iSchool.”
This scholarship program builds on the work that Small conducted as the creator and administrator of the Preparing Librarians for Urban Schools (PLUS) program from 2003 to 2007. The PLUS program was a distance-learning program for library service in high-need urban schools, and graduated more than 120 new teacher-librarians in New York State for service in New York City, Binghamton, Rochester, and Syracuse.
“The new scholarship program expands the reach of the PLUS program into high-needs rural districts as well,” Small said.
To be eligible for consideration for the Preparing Librarians for High-Needs Schools scholarships, individuals must be accepted into the M.S. in Library and Information Science School Media Specialization or the Certificate of Advanced Study in School Media programs. They also must submit a 500-word essay describing their vision of a future library in a high-needs school.
Scholarship applications received before April 21, 2010, will be given preference.
For more details, visit http://ischool.syr.edu/high-needs.
Learn more about the school media program by watching this video: http://www.youtube.com/user/SyracuseiSchool#p/a/f/0/SZe00VLzsBA.
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March 10th, 2010 sarah
Contact: Jonathan Kelley
Program Coordinator
Freedom to Read Foundation
312-280-4226
For Immediate Release
March 9, 2010
Applications open for 2010 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, sponsored by FTRF
CHICAGO – The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has opened applications for the 2010 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, which will enable a library school student or new professional to attend ALA’s 2010 Annual Conference. The goal of the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship is to advance two principles that Conable held dear: intellectual freedom and mentorship. The 2010 ALA Annual Conference will be held June 24–29 in Washington, D.C.
The scholarship provides for conference registration, transportation, housing for six nights and six days per diem. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend various FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and programs at conference, consult with a mentor/board member and present a report about their experiences. The 2010 Conable Scholarship recipient also will attend the LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund’s 40th Anniversary Gala, scheduled for Monday, June 28 at the Folger Shakespeare Library.
The deadline for submitting an application for the 2010 Conable Scholarship is Friday, April 16; the award will be announced in May.
Students currently enrolled in a library and information studies degree program and new professionals (those who have worked in librarianship for three years or less) are eligible to receive the Conable Scholarship. Those interested must submit an application that includes two references and an essay detailing their interest in intellectual freedom issues. Applicants also are asked to attach a résumé, particularly those who are working professionals. If the recipient is already registered for ALA’s Annual Conference, he or she will have the conference fee refunded.
To apply for the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, visit http://www.ftrf.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/oifprograms/ifawards/conablescholarship/Conablemain.cfm. For more information, please contact Jonathan Kelley at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226 or jokelley@ala.org.
Gordon Conable was a California librarian and intellectual freedom champion who served several terms as president of the Freedom to Read Foundation. He was executive vice president for public libraries at Library Systems and Services (LSSI) in Riverside, Calif., and was responsible for management and performance of LSSI’s public library contracts, including the 30-branch Riverside County, Calif., system. He also served as director of the Monroe County (Mich.) Library System from 1988–1998. During his tenure there, he withstood an intense controversy over Madonna’s book “Sex.” Before that he was associate director of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library in Washington. For his efforts, Conable received the Freedom to Read Foundation Roll of Honor Award and the John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award for “intellectual freedom fighters.” In 1994 he was the first librarian recognized as Michigan’s Public Administrator of the Year.
Following his unexpected death in 2005, his wife and FTRF created the Conable Fund, which provides funding for the Conable Scholarship. To contribute to the Conable Fund, contact the Freedom to Read Foundation at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226 or e-mail ftrf@ala.org.
The Freedom to Read Foundation, a sister organization of the American Library Association, was founded in 1969 to promote and defend the right of individuals to freely express ideas and to access information in libraries and elsewhere. FTRF fulfills its mission through the disbursement of grants to individuals and groups, primarily for the purpose of aiding them in litigation, and through direct participation in litigation dealing with freedom of speech and of the press.
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Jonathan Kelley
Program Coordinator
Freedom to Read Foundation
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-4226
(800) 545-2433 x4226 (toll-free)
(312) 280-4227 (fax)
jokelley@ala.org
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March 5th, 2010 sarah
Daniel F. Kissane Memorial Scholarship
Financial assistance is available for a library school student to attend the annual SUNY Librarians Association (SUNYLA) conference at the College at Brockport, from June 16 – 18, 2010. The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage involvement with SUNYLA and SUNY Libraries, as well as to provide professional growth opportunities to those entering the profession.
The Scholarship is a voucher covering:
· Travel (maximum $ 350) and lodging costs
· Registration fees
· Conference meals
You qualify if:
You are currently enrolled in a New York State ALA accredited MLS program or its equivalent.
To apply:
Please write an essay of no more than 1,000 words on the following topic:
It is more important than ever that libraries respond to the needs of the populations that we serve in order to remain a vital part of those communities. What kind of impacts can libraries have on our campus, local and national communities? Please relate something from your own personal experience (e.g., an event, an incident, an exposure to a different people, etc.) to one of those needs or impacts, using it to help make your point.
The essay will be judged on both content and the logical, literate development of your essay.
Deadline is April 23, 2010, and the recipient will be notified by May 7, 2010. Please e-mail as an attachment (.doc or .pdf) to lougenc@newpaltz.edu OR send your essay along with your contact information to:
Daniel F. Kissane Memorial Scholarship Committee,
Colleen Lougen
SUNY New Paltz
Sojourner Truth Library
300 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561 / via collib-l
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March 3rd, 2010 sarah
The Graduate School of Library & Information Science at Simmons
College, Massachusetts, is pleased to invite proposals for
participation in the Allen Smith Visiting Scholars Program, which
honors the memory of distinguished teacher and scholar Allen Smith.
Allen Smith Visiting Scholars are expected to be distinguished
practitioners, educators, or researchers renowned for their work in
reference, oral history, or the study of librarianship and information
service in the humanities. Opportunities include semester-long
visiting professorships, shorter-term lectureships, or presentation in
an annual lecture series. The program provides support for
transportation, honorarium, and related expenses depending on the
nature of participation, and is open to scholars worldwide.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a proposed time frame
and agenda of activities, and a statement outlining the applicant’s
qualifications and the benefits the applicant would bring to the
Simmons community. There is no deadline, except that proposals for
semester-long visiting professorships should be submitted at least a
year in advance of the proposed semester.
For more information, please contact Professor Candy Schwartz,
candy.schwartz@simmons.edu.
To learn more about our esteemed colleague and friend Allen Smith, see
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/news/news/2008.php#news874 and the wiki
“Allen Smith Quotations”,
http://gslis.simmons.edu/wikis/dwiggins/Allen_Smith_Quotations.
Thank you,
Candy
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Candy Schwartz, Professor
Simmons College / via libref-l
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February 16th, 2010 rachel
REMINDER: Monday, March 15, is the deadline for applications for scholarships and fellowships awarded annually by Beta Phi Mu, the international library & information science honor society.
Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships – $3000 Up to six fellowships may be awarded.
Sarah Rebecca Reed Scholarship – $2250
For a student beginning library or information studies.
Blanche E. Woolls Scholarship – $2250
For a student beginning library and information studies with the intention of pursuing a career in school library media service.
Frank B. Sessa Scholarship – $1500
For continuing professional education of a Beta Phi Mu Member.
Harold Lancour Scholarship – $1750
For foreign study by a librarian or LIS student.
For more information and application forms, please visit the Beta Phi Mu website:
www.beta-phi-mu.org
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November 19th, 2009 rachel
For Immediate Release
November 5, 2009
EBSCO offers five scholarships to librarians attending 2010 ALA Midwinter Meeting
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) and EBSCO are partnering to offer five scholarships for librarians to attend the 2010 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Boston. The meeting takes place Jan. 15-19, 2010, and offers an opportunity for continuing education, meetings and interaction with colleagues.
Each EBSCO scholarship will be in the amount of $1,500, and one of the five scholarships will be awarded to a first-time conference attendee. The scholarship money is to be used for conference registration, travel and expenses.
Deadline for entry is Nov. 23, 2009, and the application information can be found at: www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/awardsrecords/ebscosponsorship/ebscosponsorship.cfm.
Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than Dec. 15, 2009.
To apply, candidates must complete the application criteria and submit an essay that answers the following question: “What do you believe to be the biggest challenge in managing electronic resources in libraries today, and what solutions do you envision?” Essays and applications will be judged by a jury designated by ALA.
About EBSCO
EBSCO is the world’s premier full-service provider of information, offering a portfolio of services that spans the realm of print and electronic subscription access and management, research databases and more. The company’s e-resource renewal and management tools help librarians accomplish in hours what once took weeks. For more information, please visit www.ebsco.com.
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October 29th, 2009 rachel
The deadline for submitting essays for the 2010 E. J. Josey Scholarships is Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Essays and letters of application will be accepted until noon on Monday November 2, Central Standard Time. No further extensions are planned.
BCALA Inc. will give six $2000 scholarships in 2010, two in honor of our distinguished founder Dr. E. J. Josey, and four as part of our 40th Anniversary Observances. The six winners will be announced on January 17, 2010 at the mid winter membership meeting of BCALA Inc. in Boston. Competition rules can be found on the BCALA website, bcala.org.
E. J. Josey Scholarships and 40th Anniversary Awards are unrestricted awards for African Americans citizen of USA or Canada which can be used to meet costs associated with attending ALA accredited schools of library and information science in the United States or Canada.
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September 1st, 2009 sarah
ACRL announces new e-Learning scholarships to help librarians, library staff and library school students stretch their professional development dollars. Twenty scholarships, each covering the registration cost of one ACRL e-Learning Webcast, will be awarded. Complete details are available online at http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/elearning/escholarships.cfm
To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must be ACRL members, complete the online scholarship application form and submit a 300 word written statement that describes how participation in an ACRL e-Learning Webcast meets your professional needs and goals. The application deadline is Oct. 16, 2009 with notifications issued by late November.
Applications must be submitted via the online submission form available at http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/elearning/escholarships.cfm. Scholarships can be redeemed for any ACRL e-Learning Webcast offered between Dec. 15, 2009, and Aug. 31, 2010.
Complete details are online at http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/elearning/escholarships.cfm. Send questions on scholarships and the application process to Margot Conahan at mconahan@ala.org or (312) 280-2522.
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The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is a division of the American Library Association (ALA), representing nearly 13,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals. ACRL is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs of academic and research librarians. Its initiatives enable the higher education community to understand the role that academic libraries play in the teaching, learning and research environments. ACRL is on the Web at http://www.acrl.org/. / via collib-l
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August 19th, 2009 rachel
http://www.bcala.org/awards/joseyapps.htm
2010 E.J. Josey Scholarship Award
Theme : E. J. Josey, 1924-2009 American Activist and Library Leader
Billy Beal writes: “BCALA, Inc generally awards two $2000 scholarships to American or Canadian library and information Science students of African American ancestry enrolled in ALA accredited library Schools. On the occasion of our 40^th Anniversary in 2010 we will award 4 additional Scholarships.”
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The awards are given based on an Essay which is judged by a panel of
BCALA, Inc. members. A theme is announced and a deadline is set. As the
deadline is much earlier this year, October 31, 2009…,
…. We had over 70 applicants for
the 2009 awards, the largest number ever. Our winners, Sandra, Eddie
Queens College and Teneka Taylor, North Texas State were Spectrum
Scholars. The Spectrum listserv posting is thought to have been a
contributing factor in our record number of applicants. Note these are
unrestricted awards.
The 2010 E J Josey Award Scholarship Committee of the Black Caucus of the
American Library Association seeks essay submissions that reflect and
memorialize the life and accomplishments of the founder of the Black
Caucus of the American Library Association, former President of ALA,
library leader, social activist and humanitarian. Please use the MLA style
and include a minimum of six bibliographical references.
The E. J. Josey Scholarships are two (2) unrestricted grants of $2,000
awarded annually to African American students enrolled in or accepted by
ALA accredited programs.
Persons Wishing to Apply Must:
Be an African American Citizen of the United States or Canada.
Be enrolled or accepted by ALA-accredited graduate program leading
to a degree in library and information science at the time of application.
The deadline for the essays will be October 31, 2009
Essays should be submitted in Word 2003 or later to
bbeal@mcc.cc.ms.us. Billy C. Beal Meridian Community College
The winning essays will be announced at the mid winter meeting of
BCALA in Boston, MA during the Midwinter Meeting of the American Library
Association in January, 2010
Special Instructions:
Include a cover letter providing the applicant’s name, address,
phone number, graduate program, and name of school and anticipated date of
graduation.
Essay submissions must be in plain text, Microsoft Word or Corel
WordPerfect format to be mailed electronically as an attachment. Only
essays submitted electronically will be considered. Please include E.J.
Josey in the subject line of your electronic submission.
The essay must be typed, doubled-spaced.
Essays will be judged on the basis of good argument development and
critical analysis, clear language, conciseness, and creativity.
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August 14th, 2009 rachel
The Association of Bookmobiles and Outreach Services is proud to announce the 2009 conference, Honoring the Past-Creating the Future, to be held in Everett, Washington from October 7-9. Registration information is available at http://www.abos-outreach.org.
Application for the following grants and awards are also available at http://www.abos-outreach.org/. All submissions are due by September 1st, 2009.
The Carol Hole Conference Attendance Grant
The ABOS Carol Hole Conference Attendance Grant includes free conference registration and a stipend for travel expenses and/or accommodations for the conference.
The John Philip Award
The ABOS John Philip Award is given to recognize outstanding contributions and prominent leadership by an individual in Bookmobile and Outreach Services.
The Bernard Vavrek Scholarship
In order to contribute to the education and training of library staff working in the area of bookmobile and outreach services, ABOS has created the Bernard Vavrek Scholarship. It will be awarded annually to a
student who has been accepted into or is currently enrolled in a Library and/or Information Science graduate degree program, and who is interested in this particular field within the library profession.
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August 12th, 2009 rachel
Scholarship Money available!
Apply now for the Rocky Mountain Chapter SLA Rebecca Jackson Memorial Scholarship!
Deadline is September 11, 2009!
YOU could be the winner of the 2009 Rebecca Jackson Memorial Scholarship!
Each year, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SLA awards a scholarship to a library school student currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in Library/Information Science. Eligible candidates are required to be living in the Chapter region (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, or South Dakota) and/or be enrolled in a graduate library school program in the Chapter region or abroad (distance program.)
The amount awarded depends on the funds raised through donations and our scholarship fundraising event held each year. This year’s event “RMSLA Day at the Ballpark” promises a nostalgic day a great American pastime featuring the Colorado Rockies vs. the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field on Monday, September at 1:10 pm. Bring out your family and friends to join us at the ballpark. Let’s have a fun relaxing time watching great baseball and supporting the Rebecca Jackson Scholarship fund. To find out more about the even or order tickets, go to the RMSLA website at: http://units.sla.org/chapter/crmt/index.asp
You may also make a contribution at any time to the scholarship fund by contacting the RMSLA Treasurer, Laura Cullerton at lcullerton@plattcolorado.edu
Of course, you cannot be awarded the scholarship unless you fill out an application first. The application essentials, in MS Word format, are listed below along with additional guidelines and information. A PDF application can be found on the RMSLA website at http://units.sla.org/chapter/crmt/index.asp Click on the Rebecca Jackson Memorial Scholarship link!
Or you can contact Michelle Rainbolt, the RMSLA Academic Relations Chair and she will provide a copy upon request. However, to be considered for a scholarship award, your application must be postmarked/emailed/faxed by midnight on September 11, 2009.
Find out how to apply below!
Good Luck!
Michelle Rainbolt 303-795-7151 or 303-204-2117 or mrainbolt@gmail.com
Application guidelines and process:
“ Applicants must be residents (and living) in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming or South Dakota.
“ Applicants must be currently enrolled in an initial graduate degree program in library and information science, whether in the Chapter region or via a distance graduate program. (The scholarship is not awarded to PhD candidates or for continuing education/certificate programs.)
“ Part-time and/or online students are eligible as well as full-time students.
“ Applicants must be SLA members. If the person is not an SLA member upon application, they should be by award time. Belonging to a related special libraries organization such as CCML or CoALL is a plus.
“ Eligible candidates need to have completed classes so that they have an academic track record and a school reference. If they are accepted to a program, but have not completed any coursework prior to the application deadline, we recommend that they apply the following year.
“ The person needs to display financial need. If financial need is not described or documented, the candidate may be contacted for additional information during a tight decision. If an individual has financial need, but is receiving a form of financial aid or other scholarships, then it is considered when evaluating their financial need.
“ The candidate needs to articulate an interest in special libraries. Work background is considered in evaluating their interest.
“ Involvement in the Rocky Mountain Chapter is a plus.
Other criteria we consider:
We would like the award to go to someone who is committed to staying in the region, if possible. Indications are that they have a home or family and an employment history in the area, and are not just residing there for a year or two while in school.
Rocky Mountain Chapter, SLA
Rebecca Jackson Memorial Scholarship Application
Name____________________________________________________________
Email __________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________Best time of day to call__________
Street address:_________________________________________________
City_______________________State/Province:_______Zip____________
How did you hear about this scholarship?_________________________
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Graduate Library Program you are enrolled in:
Name of Institution_____________________________________________
Address of Institution__________________________________________
Dates attended____________ Expected Graduation date_____________
Credit Hrs. Completed:_________Credit Hrs. Remaining:___________
Reference from school who knows your work:
Name and title:_________________________________________________
Phone____________________________email__________________________
Other Reference:
Name and title:_________________________________________________
Phone____________________________email__________________________
Honors, prizes, awards, and honor societies: ____________________
________________________________________________________________
Special focus of study: ________________________________________
Describe briefly any independent study, research or thesis completed or in process:
Are you an SLA member? ______
Other professional society or organization memberships:
Please describe your interest or experience in Special Libraries:
Financial need:
One of the factors used to decide who will receive this scholarship is financial need. Please let us know why you are applying for this scholarship. Please attach any supporting documentation, and list any other scholarships received or applied for.
Education:
Undergraduate
Name of Institution_____________________________________________
Address of Institution__________________________________________
City__________________________State________Zip__________________
Dates attended____________Degree________________________________
Grade Point Average______________Subject________________________
Previous Graduate work
Name of Institution_____________________________________________
Address of Institution__________________________________________
City__________________________State________Zip__________________
Dates attended____________Degree________________________________
Grade Point Average_______________Subject_______________________
Other Post Secondary schools or institutions
Name of Institution_____________________________________________
Address of Institution__________________________________________
Dates attended____________Degree________________________________
Grade Point Average_______________Subject_______________________
Name of Institution_____________________________________________
Address of Institution__________________________________________
Dates attended____________ Degree_______________________________
Grade Point Average_______________Subject_______________________
Experience: Please list below, last three positions held.
Name & Address of Library, Company, Etc:
________________________________________________________________
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Position: ______________________________________Dates___________
Duties:
Name & Address of Library, Company, Etc:
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Position: ______________________________________ Dates__________
Duties:
Name & Address of Library, Company, Etc:
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Position: _______________________________________ Dates_________
Duties:
You may attach any additional pages or documentation to this application.
I agree to notify Rocky Mountain Chapter, SLA if I relocate, or of all changes in my financial and academic status which occur during and after the period in which my application is being considered. I understand the Association may withdraw its offer of a scholarship if I fail to report such changes.
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date:___________________________________________________________
Questions: Michelle Rainbolt 303-795-7151 or 303-204-2117 or mrainbolt@gmail.com
Submit application by September 11, 2009 (must be postmarked, emailed or faxed by) to:
Michelle M. Rainbolt, RMSLA
3522 W. Patterson Pl.
Littleton, CO 80123
mrainbolt@gmail.com or
fax to attn: Manny Santos
303.784.8547 (Fax)
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