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By gsliscomm, March 6, 2013 3:58 pm

*Call for Applications
2013 Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Scholarships*

Application Deadline: April 30, 2013
Online Application URL: http://www.cala-web.org/node/303

Founded in 1973, CALA has seven regional chapters. It is affiliated with the American Library Association. In addition to holding annual and regional programs, CALA publishes its own Newsletter, Membership Directory, and the Journal of Library and Information Science in cooperation with the National Taiwan Normal University. CALA is pleased to announce the availability of the 2013 CALA Scholarships:

_The CALA Scholarship of Library and Information Science_

This scholarship awards $1,000 annually to a full time student at an ALA-accredited library school in North America.

_The Sheila Suen Lai Scholarship_

The scholarship awards $500 to a full time student at an ALA-accredited library school in North America.

These Scholarships are designed to encourage professional and leadership development in Chinese American librarianship. They are open to full-time students of Chinese heritage who are currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited master’s or doctoral program of library and information science at an institution of higher education in North America. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time the Scholarship is awarded. Applicants may apply for any or all of the scholarships listed above.

One application and reference package will be sufficient. For more information, please visit the CALA website at http://cala-web.org/node/204 to access the application guidelines, online application forms, online application reference forms, and other information.

The application deadline is 12AM Central Time April 30, 2013. The recipients of the scholarships will be announced by May 30, 2013. The awards will be presented by CALA at the CALA Awards Banquet during the 2013 CALA annual conference.

Please contact the 2012-2013 CALA Scholarship Committee for any questions:

2012-2013 CALA Scholarship Committee:

Min Liu, Co-Chair, minliu@lilrc.org
Yongyi Song, Co-Chair, ysong2@calstatela.edu

Hui-Fen Chang, huifen.chang@okstate.edu
Ai-Hua L. Chen, achen@queenslibrary.org
Elaine Dong, edong@fiu.edu

Jin Xlu Guo, jguo2@washcoll.edu
GuoYing Liu, gliu@uwindsor.ca

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By gsliscomm, June 20, 2012 8:55 am

The Digital Public Library of America ( DPLA) is working on a set of fictional use case scenarios to help project participants focus the vision and scope of the DPLA platform and applications (http://dp.la/use-cases/), and we need volunteers to build on the work that’s already been done. We couldn’t think of a better crowd to help than the librarians and information professionals of the GSLIS community!

Volunteers are encouraged to get creative and finish the multiple scenarios using the DPLA as a solution to the problem described.

Additionally, we have one travel scholarship slot open for the DPLA Audience & Participation Workstream workshop on July 27, 2012 in Baltimore, MD. The purpose of the workshop is to determine what activities and tasks should be included in the set of core DPLA activities and functions and will draw heavily from the DPLA use cases.

If interested, please email dpla@cyber.law.harvard.edu by July 9, 2012 with a short explanation (1-2 paragraphs) touching upon your interest in the workshop and the work you’ve done on the DPLA use cases, as well as any other work in this space.

For questions, please contact Kenny Whitebloom (kwhitebloom@cyber.law.harvard.edu).

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By gsliscomm, May 21, 2012 3:10 pm

Applications are now open for more than 40 scholarships to attend the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, September 19-23, 2012 in Kansas City, Mo.!

A range of scholarships is available to assist with defraying registration and travel costs for the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color. Special scholarship categories have been created to support members of the five associations of ethnic librarians, ALA members who are first time JCLC attendees, library school students and undergraduate students working in libraries. For more information on available scholarships and to access the online application, please visit: http://jclc-conference.org/housing-registration/scholarships.

Applications must be submitted online by midnight Central time on May 27, 2012. Individuals will be notified about their selection on or before June 10, 2012 in advance of the June 13th Early Bird registration cut-off.

JCLC is a conference for everyone! Emmy® winner Sonia Manzano, voted one of the most influential Hispanics by People en Espanol for her work playing Maria on “Sesame Street,” will welcome attendees at the opening keynote. Author, director and activist Jamal Joseph will present the closing general session. There will be numerous opportunities to network and socialize, including an opening reception at the beautiful Kansas City Public Library’s central branch.

JCLC provides a unique setting for learning with three pre-conferences and more than 70 concurrent sessions in five tracks—Advocacy, Outreach and Collaboration; Collections, Programs and Services; Deep Diversity and Cultural Exchange; Leadership, Management and Organizational Development; and Technology and Innovation.

Author luncheons will allow attendees to get up close and personal with award-winning authors, including David Treuer, Lauren Myracle, Sharon Flake, and Da Chen, and a busy exhibit hall will feature the latest from library vendors and partners.

JCLC is sponsored by the five associations of ethnic librarians—the American Indian Library Association (AILA), the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), and REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking. Learn more about JCLC by visiting http://jclc-conference.org.

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By gsliscomm, April 3, 2012 10:09 am

AMIA administers the first scholarship program of its kind designed specifically for students wishing to pursue careers in moving image archiving. Currently the program awards three annual scholarships – the Sony Pictures Scholarship, The Rick Chace Foundation Scholarship, and the Universal Studios Preservation Scholarship. These scholarships – each in the amount of $4,000 – are given as financial assistance to students of merit who intend to pursue careers in moving image archiving. Read more and apply here by May 21, 2012.

The Image Permanence Institute (IPI), in cooperation with the Association of Moving Image Archivists, has established the Image Permanence Institute Internship in Preservation Research. The purpose of the IPI Internship is to give a student of merit who is committed to the preservation of moving images the opportunity to acquire practical experience in preservation research. Read more and apply here by May 21, 2012.

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By gsliscomm, March 27, 2012 8:28 am

SLA New England is now accepting applications for the Diversity Leadership Development Scholarship that can be used for one of the following:
* SLA Annual Conference attendance
* Tuition reimbursement at a library science program
* Tuition reimbursement for a professional development program directly related to the information professional field

Scholarship Eligibility Rules:
* Any SLA New England Chapter member in good standing
* Of Black (African American), Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian, Aleutian (Alaskan) native or native Hawaiian heritage
* And not awarded the Minority Scholarship previously

Application Process
To apply, please download the application and submit to Khalilah Gambrell (kgambrell AT ebscohost.com) by April 3rd. Recipient will be notified by late April.

If you have any questions, please contact Khalilah Gambrell.

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By gsliscomm, February 27, 2012 5:56 pm

If you have never attended the annual MLA conference, now’s your chance! Apply for the Kay Bader Scholarship to attend the Massachusetts Library Association Conference 2012.

Book to the Future
The MLA is offering seven (7) scholarships to help first time attendees defray the costs of attending the annual MLA Conference. The scholarships are available to current and future library staff who wish to attend the Conference at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA May 9-10, 2012.

Who is eligible?
• All applicants must be first time MLA Annual Conference attendees.
• Massachusetts librarians and paralibrarians. All staff levels are encouraged to apply!
• Massachusetts librarians or paralibrians who are between jobs.
• Massachusetts residents who are enrolled in an accredited M.L.S. program.
• Massachusetts residents who are new graduates of an accredited M.L.S. program (degree must have been conferred no earlier than 5/1/2011).
• Currently serving Trustees of a Massachusetts Library
• Current members of a Massachusetts Library Friends group.

Two (2) scholarships will be awarded to current students.
Five (5) scholarships will be awarded to Massachusetts librarians, paralibrarians, trustees or friends.
How do I apply?

Applicants must fill out the online application form at
http://www.masslib.org/conference/2012Conference/scholarships.htm and write a 300-500 word statement answering one of the following questions:

Question 1
The present is the future’s past. What one thing would you change today to make the brightest future possible for libraries?

Question 2
You are a fortune teller. A book comes in to your tent and says, “Give me a reading.” What do you see?

When is the deadline and when are winners announced?
Completed applications must be received by March 30, 2012
Winners will be notified by telephone by April 16, 2012

What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarships cover the cost of registration on the days of attendance, conference meals and half the cost of accommodations for those requiring lodging on Tuesday and/or Wednesday nights. The scholarship does not cover transportation. Scholarship winners will also receive a complimentary membership to the Massachusetts Library Association for April 2012-April 2013.
If I win a scholarship, what are my obligations?

Scholarship winners need only to attend one day of the conference and are free to choose whatever sessions most interest them. Scholarship winners may be asked to write a brief account of their MLA conference experience for the MLA newsletter, Bay State Libraries
If you have questions about the scholarships please contact a member of the scholarship committee:
Ellen MJ Keane at 978-934-4594; email: Ellen_Keane@uml.edu
Danielle Kovacs at 413-545-2784; email: dkovacs@library.umass.edu
Kirsten Underwood at 978-686-4080; email: kunderwood@mvlc.org
Gianna Gifford at 617-521-2777; email: Gianna.Gifford@simmons.edu

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By gsliscomm, February 27, 2012 4:41 pm

If you know how to search dialog or use other ProQuest products, you may be interested in applying the Dialog Roger K Summit Scholarship for an award of $5,000.

Detailed information is here:
http://gep.dialog.com/scholarship/2012_rksapp.pdf

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By gsliscomm, February 27, 2012 4:40 pm

The Digital Public Library of America’s second major public event, DPLA West, is taking place on April 27, 2012 in San Francisco. Convened by the DPLA Secretariat at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society and co-hosted by the Internet Archive and the San Francisco Public Library, the event will assemble a wide range of stakeholders in a broad, open forum to facilitate innovation, collaboration, and connections across the DPLA effort. DPLA West will also showcase the work of the interim technical development team and continue to provide opportunities for public participation in the work of the DPLA.

Limited scholarships to support participation in DPLA West are available for those who are traveling from distant areas. We heartily encourage your students to apply by Friday, March 2. Scholarship amounts will vary, but are intended to apply to travel and accommodation costs for out-of-town participants. Preference will be given to applicants who have not yet attended a DPLA event.

To apply, please fill out the short application via the scholarship page located on our site: http://dp.la/get-involved/events/dplawest/scholarships/

For more information about the DPLA and DPLA West, please visit the DPLA homepage: http://dp.la/

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By gsliscomm, February 13, 2012 4:57 pm

The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has put out a call for applications for its “Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce” (IRDW) scholarship program. This scholarship is aimed at minority LIS students interested in academic libraries. It’s especially aimed at those with a background in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math), although candidates from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship includes a $10,000 stipend, the opportunity to attend a leadership conference, and a mentorship.

For more information about the IRDW, visit:
http://www.arl.org/diversity/init/

For more information on how to apply, visit:
http://www.arl.org/diversity/init/call.shtml

The deadline to apply is May 1, 2012.

Feel free to contact Mark Puente, the director of the program (mpuente@arl.org) for more information.

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By gsliscomm, February 13, 2012 4:54 pm

The Acquisitions Institute is sponsoring a scholarship for a student currently enrolled in library school to attend the Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge Conference on May 19-22, 2012 in Mount Hood, OR. Students must submit a 300 word essay telling the Acquisitions Institute about themselves and why attendance at the Acquisitions Institute would benefit them. Applications should be submitted to planning@acquisitionsinstitute.org by March 5, 2012 to be considered for the scholarship.

The Scholarship will cover the Institute registration including meals, Timberline Lodge accommodations, plus up to $300.00 in travel expenses (reimbursed from receipts).

The Acquisitions Institute is a 3 day conference that focuses on the building and managing of library collections.

More information about the Institute, including the preliminary program for 2012, can be found at: http://www.acquisitionsinstitute.org/home

If you have any questions please contact: planning@acquisitionsinstitute.org