Specialty or Practice Area

Regina U. Minudri Young Adult Scholarship

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Regina U. Minudri Young Adult Scholarship KLREDD Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:59

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Regina U. Minudri Young Adult Scholarship

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area

About

The scholarship was established by Carol Starr to honor Regina U. Minudri a retired director of the Berkeley Public Library who made many contributions in library youth services.

Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2024

Criteria

The following items are required for all scholarship applications. Be sure to check the requirements of the specific scholarship for which you are applying because you may need to mail additional documents.

Apply online at: www.ala.org/scholarships.

Application Link

An annual scholarship of $3,000.

Obligation

Attend ��Ƶaccredited Master's Program and commitment to young adult librarianship.

Notification

Recipients will be contacted by phone after June 1st. All other applicants will be notified by e-mail after July 1st.

Contact

Tammy Dillard-Steels

tdillard@ala.org

The $3,000 scholarship is to be given once a year to a Masters degree candidate in Library Science who intends to work professionally with young adults in public libraries. The purpose is to provide financial assistance and encouragement to developing young adult librarians.

Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship

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Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship KLREDD Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:08

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Brody Julia J Public Librarian Scholarship

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area

About

This scholarship was made as a bequest from the estate of Julia Jussim Brody who began her distinguished career at the New York Public Library as a children’s librarian and, even while being an administrator, always retained her joy in children’s books and her concern with encouraging young readers.

Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2024

Criteria

Apply online at: www.ala.org/scholarships.

Application Link

An annual scholarship of $4,000.

Obligation

Attend ��Ƶaccredited Master's Program and commitment to public librarianship.

Notification

Recipients will be contacted by phone after June 1st. All other applicants will be notified by e-mail after July 1st.

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

Contact

Kimberly L. Redd

Date Began

2021

An annual scholarship consisting of $4,000 to a U.S./Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is pursuing an MLS specializing public library services in an ALA-accredited program.

The deg farrelly Memorial/Alexander Street Press AMIA/FMRT Media Librarian Scholarship

DALDERSON — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:30:32 +0000

The deg farrelly Memorial/Alexander Street Press AMIA/FMRT Media Librarian Scholarship DALDERSON Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:30

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deg farrelly Memorial/Alexander Street Press AMIA/FMRT Media Librarian Scholarship

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2025

Apply online at: www.ala.org/scholarships.

Contact

Michele McKenzie

The scholarship is to be given once a year to a Masters degree candidate in Library Science who intends to work professionally with media collections in libraries. The purpose is to provide financial assistance and encouragement to developing media librarians. This scholarship honors the legacy of deg farrelly and his commitment to media librarianship, and the preservation of and access to media materials - a commitment shared by both AMIA (Association of Moving Image Archivists, an organization not affiliated with ALA) and FMRT (the ��ƵFilm & Media Round Table).

Student Bridge Scholarship Program (AASL)

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Student Bridge Scholarship Program (AASL) JHABLEY Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:52

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Student Bridge Scholarship Program

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice AreaAnnual

Next Deadline

February 1, 2016

Eligibility

Vist the AASL website for eligibility.

Criteria

Vist the AASL website for criteria.

Vist the AASL website to apply.

AASL will cover the cost difference between student membership rates and regular membership rates for three consecutive years

Date Terminated

2018

While there is a percentage of AASL student members who decide to go into another specialty, AASL believes that many find the ‘leap’ from student membership dues to regular membership dues a financial hardship. By offering this scholarship program, AASL and ��Ƶwill “bridge” this increase in rates in order to give student members the opportunity to establish themselves both in their career and financially. Co-sponsored by the ��ƵMembership Development Office.

Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship

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Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship JROBERTS Tue, 05/01/2012 - 19:46

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Oakley Robert L. Memorial Scholarship

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area

About

Professor and law librarian Robert Oakley was an expert on copyright law and wrote and lectured on the subject. He served on the Library Copyright Alliance representing the American Association of Law Librarians (AALL) and played a leading role in advocating for U.S. libraries and the public they serve at many international forums including those of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). He served as the United States delegate to theInternational Federation of Library Associations Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights from 1997-2003. Mr. Oakley testified before Congress on copyright, open access, library appropriations and free access to government documents and was a member of the Library of Congress’ Section 108 Study Group. A valued colleague and mentor for numerous librarians, Oakley was a recognized leader in law librarianship and library management who also maintained a profound commitment to public policy and the rights of library users.

Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2018

Eligibility

Highest consideration will be given to applicants who are librarian(s) in their early-to-mid-careers. They must demonstrate interest in or be professional actively in copyright and public policy and their impacts on libraries and the ways libraries serve their communities. Awardees may receive the Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship up to two (2) times in a lifetime. Funds may be used for equipment, expendable supplies, travel necessary to conduct, attend conferences, release from library duties or other reasonable and appropriate research expenses.

Applicants should provide a statement of intent for use of the scholarship funds. Such a statement should include the applicant’s interest and background in intellectual property, public policy, and/or copyright and their impacts on libraries and the ways libraries serve their communities. The statement should include information about how the applicant and the library community will benefit from the applicant’s receipt of scholarship. Statements should be no longer than 3 pages (1000 words).
The applicant’s resume or curriculum vitae should be included in their application.
Applications must be submitted via e-mail to Carrie Russell, crussell AT alawash DOT org

A $1,000 scholarship

Contact

Carrie Russell

A Review Committee will be made up of the members selected by the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA), with one representative each from the collaborating associations: ��Ƶ, Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the ��Ƶ, and theAssociation of Research Libraries. ��ƵWashington Office will oversee jury selection.

Date Began

2012

To support research and advanced study for librarians in their early-to-mid-careers who are interested and/or active in the fields that Robert Oakley was expert in—intellectual property, public policy, copyright and their impacts on libraries and the ways libraries serve their communities.

Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media

KLREDD — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:57:33 +0000

Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media KLREDD Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:57

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Lyman Peter Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area

About

The scholarship was created in memory of Peter Lyman, former university librarian and professor emeritus of the School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley. Professor Lyman was nationally known for his landmark study on information overload entitled, “How Much Information?” co-authored with Hal Valerian.

Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2024

Eligibility

In addition, the scholarship recipient must have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship.

Criteria

Apply online at www.ala.org/scholarships .

Application Link

Obligation

Attend ��Ƶaccredited Master's Program.

Notification

Recipients will be contacted by phone after June 1st. All other applicants will be notified by e-mail after July 1st.

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

Contact

Kimberly L. Redd

Date Began

2009

Date Terminated

The Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media will support a student in an ��Ƶaccredited master’s program in Library and Information Studies pursing a specialty in new media. New media is defined as digital technology’s transformation of business and culture during the past 25-plus years, clarifying the evolution of digital communications and human-computer interaction.

Mary V. Gaver Scholarship

KLREDD — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:57:33 +0000

Mary V. Gaver Scholarship KLREDD Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:57

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Gaver Mary V. Scholarship

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area External Link

About

Established to honor the memory of a past ��Ƶpresident and Rutgers University professor who made many contributions in library youth services.

Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2024

Criteria

Apply online at: www.ala.org/scholarships.

Application Link

Obligation

Attend ��Ƶaccredited Master's Program.

Notification

Recipients will be contacted by phone after June 1st. All other applicants will be notified by e-mail after July 1st.

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

Contact

Kimberly Sanders

Date Began

2001

Date Terminated

An annual scholarship consisting of $3,000 to a U.S./Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is pursuing an MLS specializing youth services in an ALA-accredited program.

Frederic G. MELCHER Scholarship

CJONES — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:57:33 +0000

Frederic G. MELCHER Scholarship CJONES Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:57

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Melcher Scholarship Frederic G.

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area External Link

Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2018

Criteria

Factors considered are academic excellence, leadership qualities and a desire to work with children in any type of library.

The scholarship process is open annually from September - March. Applications and reference forms (which must be submitted on-line) are available during that time period. Instructions and general information remain available year round.
Before starting, carefully review the requirements in each category for the scholarships to which you are applying. Then complete the online application. PLEASE NOTE: It is only necessary to complete ONE online application regardless of the number of scholarships you apply for. You may apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible for by checking the appropriate boxes on the application form.
The following items are required for all scholarship applications. Be sure to check the requirements of the specific scholarship for which you are applying because you may need to mail additional documents.
Note: The completion of the application is the responsibility of the applicant.

Application Link

The scholarship will be granted to two candidates in the amount of $7,500 each. Money will be paid in two equal amounts at the beginning of the first two semesters or quarters in which the recipient is enrolled.

Notification

The names of the recipients will be announced at the ��Ƶ Annual Conference and disseminated through press releases and web posting.

Contact

Caroline Jewell

Date Began

1993

Date Terminated

The Frederic G. Melcher Scholarship provides financial assistance for the professional education of men and women who intend to pursue an MLS degree and who plan to work in children's librarianship. This work may be serving children up to and including the age of 14 in any type of library.

Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship

JLEVINE — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:57:33 +0000

Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship JLEVINE Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:57

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Larew Christian

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area

Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2014

Eligibility

Candidates must not have earned more than 12 hours towards a Master of Library Science degree from an ��ƵAccredited MLS program. Economic need is considered when all other criteria are equal.

Criteria

Candidates should illustrate their qualifications for this scholarship with a statement indicating the nature of their library experience, letters of reference, and a personal statement of the applicant's view of what he or she can bring to the profession, emphasizing experiences that indicate a potential for leadership and commitment to library technology. Economic need is considered when all other criteria are equal.

Application forms and instructions are available at ALA/Divisions Scholarship Program . All applications, references, and transcripts and other documents must be received no later than March 1st, for that year's scholarship.

Application Link

Obligation

Must continue to attend an ALA-accredited program.

Notification

Committee sends a letter via email or by phone in the spring, usually around May.

Contact

Valerie Edmonds

vedmonds@ala.org

Date Began

1999

Date Terminated

The scholarship is designed to encourage the entry of qualified persons into the library and automation field who plan to follow a career in that field; who demonstrate potential in, and a strong commitment to the use of automated systems in libraries.

Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship

CJONES — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:57:33 +0000

Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship CJONES Mon, 02/27/2012 - 19:57

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Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area

Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2014

The scholarship process is open annually from October - March. Applications and reference forms (which must be submitted on-line) are available during that time period. Instructions and general information remain available year round.
Before starting, carefully review the requirements in each category for the scholarships to which you are applying. Then complete the online application. PLEASE NOTE: It is only necessary to complete ONE online application regardless of the number of scholarships you apply for. You may apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible for by checking the appropriate boxes on the application form.
The following items are required for all scholarship applications. Be sure to check the requirements of the specific scholarship for which you are applying because you may need to mail additional documents.
Note: The completion of the application is the responsibility of the applicant.

Application Link

$7,500 each – four awards

Notification

Recipients will be contacted by phone after June 1st. All other applicants will be notified by e-mail after July 1st.

Contact

Caroline Jewell

Date Began

1985

Date Terminated

The Bound to Stay Bound Books (BTSB) Scholarship provides financial assistance for the education of men and women who intend to pursue an MLS or advanced degree and who plan to work in the area of library service to children. This work may be serving children up to and including the age of 14 in any type library. Four BTSB scholarships are available annually and are made possible through the generous contributions of Bound to Stay Bound Books, Incorporated.

Specialty or Practice Area

Regina U. Minudri Young Adult Scholarship

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Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship

About

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

The deg farrelly Memorial/Alexander Street Press AMIA/FMRT Media Librarian Scholarship

Student Bridge Scholarship Program (AASL)

Robert L. Oakley Memorial Scholarship

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Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media

About

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

Mary V. Gaver Scholarship

About

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

Frederic G. MELCHER Scholarship

Melcher Scholarship Fund

Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship

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Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship