Thursday, December 23, 2021
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
VOICES FOR INFORMATION EQUITY
A Conversation with Dr. Safiya Noble, Author of Algorithms and Oppression, UCLA
A Spring 2022 Webinar Series featuring Library and Information Science Scholars discussing contemporary conversations on race, gender, sexuality, class, and information equality.
A Conversation with Dr. Safiya Noble, Author of Algorithms and Oppression, UCLA
Library Freedom Project: Practicing library ethics through community
“It was like he was writing my life”: How ethnic identity affected my family’s interpretation of an Afro Latinx text
The Chicana Imaginary in The Picturebooks
Tomaquag Museum: Decolonizing Archives, Telling our Stories, & Building Collaborations
Sponsored by:
URI College of Arts & Sciences
URI Graduate School of Library & Information Studies
URI Harrington School of Media
Minor in Latin American, Carribean and Latinx Studies
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
JOB OPPORTUNITY: CITY OF NORWALK, CT: Manager of Branch Library
CITY OF NORWALK invites applications for the position of Manager of Branch Library
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY Hourly $56.93 - $67.29 Annually $111,439.00 - $131,717.00
OPENING DATE: 12/08/21
CLOSING DATE: 01/08/22 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Position Definition:
Plans, organizes and supervises the Branch Library; including the development and promotion of services; supervises business and maintenance operations of Branch Library; and performs general professional library work.
General Duties:
Receives oral or written direction from Director. Responds to and resolves patron complaints and concerns. Plans work and priorities according to standard procedures. Assigns work to professional and support staff as needed. Oversees the computerized circulation of library materials. Oversees training of staff members in circulation procedures and in dealing with the public. Holds meetings for staff communication and development. Responsible for the selection of book and non-book materials. Confers with Director on purchase of items. Oversees the removal of outdated or damaged materials. Supervises the administrative detail work of the Library Branch including business and maintenance matters. Provides professional library assistance to members of the public in reference and related research requests. Assists the Director in near-term and long-range planning for library development. Recommends policy changes to the Director. Prepares statistical and narrative reports of some complexity for the Director. Consults with Director on branch budget recommendations. Administers approved budget for Branch Library. Plans and implements children and adult section programming. Works closely with the Library Director on branding, marketing, newsletters, and social media. Reports goals achieved to the Director. Additional Duties: Attends Library Board meetings as required. Recommends the employment, promotion, or discipline of employees. Prepares training and development programs for library staff members. Participates in professional library organizations to remain current of developments in library practices, specifically Branch services. Develops and maintains connections with local public and private schools and colleges. Speaks to civic, cultural and other public groups to promote interest in the Library. Recommends reclassification of selected materials. Performs work in other areas of the library as assigned. Supervised By: Receives general direction from Library Director.
Note: The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. The position requires working some evenings and weekends.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply principles of Library Science to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists. Knowledge of equity and diversity initiatives. Ability to understand the uniqueness of the neighborhood it serves and to deliver the appropriate services. Ability to follow and enforce policies and procedures. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to prioritize assigned duties and report accomplished tasks to supervisor. Ability to prepare and deliver brief, concise and attractive reports of library services and facilities both orally and in writing. A working knowledge of computer applications for library services and to conduct virtual meetings. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to work effectively with library staff and library patrons.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s degree in Library Science and four years of progressively responsible public library experience, including two years supervising unionized staff. Ability to speak Spanish and/or Haitian Creole language is preferred. SPECIAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: License or Certificate: Not applicable. This position is a Grade 07. ***Effective January 1, 2022, Salary Range is as follows: $112,665.00 - $133,166.00***
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/norwalk/default.cfm
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Job #0021-01-2021 MANAGER OF BRANCH LIBRARY AW
PLA 2022 Conference
There's still time to save $280 on #PLA2022 registration using the Early Bird discount! Not a member? Join today to save on conference fees AND get yearlong ALA/PLA member benefits! Early Bird ends Jan. 7, 2022.
https://www.placonference.org/registration.cfm?fbclid=IwAR1UkRb1c63IvyiNeW-KBrHfhv_VRR_9LjvabUGAGi15o65KMY0CoAIs8R4
Put to the Test Health departments rely on libraries to distribute COVID-19 testing kits
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, libraries have served both informally and officially as public health partners, from 3D-printing personal protective equipment to serving as vaccination sites. Now, as the country continues to ease masking and social-distancing restrictions, libraries are again stepping into the role as a point of care—this time by helping to distribute rapid, at-home COVID-19 testing kits.
To learn more, please click on the link below:
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2021/12/01/put-to-the-test/?fbclid=IwAR1PEMQbtg5P4mxelB8HZyaSgqEC7GiBNjizPwhoKd-zlgUXiDxl6Im2O_I
ALA launches new eLearning website
Welcome to ALA eLearning, the leading global content provider of courses, webinars, and customized eLearning content for library and information workers in all types of libraries and related organizations. Designed to meet your evolving learning needs, ALA eLearning brings together content from every office and division of ALA in one place.
New events are added all the time; search and browse for fee-based eCourses and webinars as well as free events. Come learn with ALA and its divisions and offices!
2022 Reading Across Rhode Island book is FIREKEEPER’S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley!
Rhode Island Center for the Book
The 2022 Reading Across Rhode Island book is FIREKEEPER’S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley! Grab a copy at your local library or bookstore and join in the conversation! Contact kate@ribook.org if you would like books for your classroom or library.Rhode Island Library Association Rhode Island Department of Education - RIDE Rhode Island Council for the Humanities RISCA - Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy Rhode Island PBS Education Services Rhode Island PBS Education Services
Friday, December 10, 2021
Library of Congress Changes Illegal Aliens Subject Heading
Library of Congress Changes Illegal Aliens Subject Heading
ALA welcomes removal of offensive terms
November 12, 2021
To learn more, please visit the link below:
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/library-of-congress-changes-illegal-aliens-subject-heading/?fbclid=IwAR3ab7XPL6p1G7Oa-U4vRooSnIlecE4m5xGcg2OFjVyFTORqWOcOL1UP5K4
Standing Strong and Together for Children's Rights to Access Diverse Books (ALSC, Dec 7, 2021)
“As youth services library workers, it is of primordial importance to be prepared to defend the freedom of children and youth to read and the right for all voices to be represented in our collections.”
Read more from this recent blog post by ALSC President, Lucia Gonzalez:
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2021/12/standing-strong-and-together-for-childrens-rights-to-access-diverse-books/?fbclid=IwAR3BOrASu0W5NaElmieGXUZqN19bmjv3jzL_qAASMi4O8FuEsYRzJPulFkA
The Necessity of Collaboration (American Libraries)
How to make large-scale library initiatives more successful with partnerships
By Valerie Horton | November 1, 2021
Most people think of collaboration as a soft skill and dismiss it with a
shrug. Here’s the thing: You don’t collaborate to make people feel okay,
because it’s expected of you, or to earn brownie points. You
collaborate because on large-scale projects, you have no choice.
To learn more, please visit link below:
RILA Mentors Needed!
There has been an overwhelmingly positive response to the RILA Mentorship Program. We have formed a new partnership with the URI GSLIS program to pull in library school students as Mentees.
Now, we are looking for Mentors from every type of library to serve for the 2022 year and help our future librarians!
For more information about our program, please visit: https://rilibraries.org/mentorship
Thanks!
Kieran Ayton, Co-Chair, RILA Mentorship Program
mentor@rilibraries.org
Monday, December 6, 2021
You are invited to Cornucopia of Rhode Island's Quarterly Meeting (December 2021)
When: Dec 16, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Registration is Open for LibLearnX (The Library Learning Experience) January 21-24, 2022 (Virtual)
A completely new learning experience for ALA Members. Join us at LibLearnX and experience interactive and on-demand education, inspiring speakers and panels, networking, and more! Registration is open. https://bit.ly/LibLearnX-Register
LibLearnX is a member-based learning experience designed to motivate,
inspire, and engage discussions that will shape the future of libraries
and their communities.
PLA 2022 Scholarships
#PLA2022 scholarships are now open! PLA is giving away 15 scholarships to provide financial assistance for public library workers and students to attend the PLA 2022 Conference in Portland, OR, March 23–25. Five conference scholarships will be awarded in each of the three categories: Early-career Library Staff Scholarships, Non-Salaried or Unemployed Library Staff Scholarships, and Library School Student Scholarships.
Each scholarship includes complimentary registration, one year of ALA and PLA membership, and a $500 stipend for travel and housing. The application deadline is Wednesday, December 8, 2021, and awardees will be notified Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Apply now at https://www.placonference.org/general_scholarships.cfm.
Native American Library Services Basic Grants Available for 2022
Native American Library Services Basic Grants Available for 2022
Application Deadline is March 1, 2022
Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for Native American Library Services Basic grants through March 1, 2022.
Native American Library Services Basic grants are noncompetitive one-year grants of $6,000 to $10,000, which can include up to $3,000 in eligible education and assessment activities or travel. The grants are available to federally recognized Native American tribes and Native Alaskan villages, corporations, and regional corporations and are designed to support existing operations and maintain core services of tribal and Native village libraries.
Grants may be used to buy library materials, fund salaries and training, provide internet connectivity and computers, or develop public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations, for example.
Libraries may request up to $3,000 for staff to attend library courses or training workshops; attend or present at conferences related to library services; or hire consultants for onsite professional library assessments.
Application materials can be found on the grant program page. For more information, please visit the IMLS website.
ALA Statement on Book Censorship
American Library Association
The ALA Executive Board and the Boards of Directors for all of ALA's eight divisions have released a joint statement opposing widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries.
Now available in English AND Spanish, PLA's 2022 Early Literacy Calendar
Public Library Association (PLA)
Now available in English AND Spanish, PLA's 2022 Early Literacy Calendar helps your library's patrons engage in early literacy activities all year long! Shop now for 12 months of skills-building activities, nursery rhymes, and more! https://www.alastore.ala.org/PLA2022ceng
You're invited to the SABA 2021 Celebration!!
Join the South Asia National Outreach Consortium and the SABA Awards Committee on Wednesday, December 8 at 7:30pm EST in a virtual celebration of Children's and Young Adult literature on South Asia and its diasporas. Meet the authors amplifying South Asian stories and how these stories can be used in homes, classrooms, and libraries. We invite teachers, librarians, and families to join us to take part in this celebration.
Register here: bit.ly/CelebrateSABA2021
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Jennifer Burke
Children's Librarian
Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Job Opening: Archives and Special Collections, UConn Law Library
The University of Connecticut invites applications for a full-time position as an Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian (Librarian 1 or 2) in the School of Law, located in Hartford, CT. Reporting to the Head of Research and Instruction, the Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian manages the law library’s archives and special collections and provides reference and research services to faculty, students, staff, and members of the public.
Deadline Nov. 30, 2021
For a full description and to apply, please visit UConn Careers.
Search #: 495797
Work type: Full-time
Location: Law School
Categories: Libraries
JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut invites applications for a full-time position as a Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian (Librarian 1 or 2) in the School of Law, located in Hartford, CT. Reporting to the Head of Research and Instruction, the Archives and Special Collections Research Librarian manages the law library’s archives and special collections and provides reference and research services to faculty, students, staff, and members of the public.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collect, preserve, and provide access to materials that document the history of the Law School.
Provide assistance with archival research to law school faculty, administration, and other departments.
Develop and manage special projects, such as oral histories, displays, and online exhibits.
Identify items with preservation or conservation concerns and work with library management to determine an appropriate treatment plan.
Plan and oversee digitization projects and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain and expand the library’s digital collections.
Prepare subject guides, finding aids, and bibliographies.
Hire, train, and supervise student employees.
Perform outreach and marketing to Law School and University constituencies.
Maintain library special collections, including determining if items meet criteria under the collection development policy for inclusion in the collection, processing and preservation, collection management, and monitoring climate and security.
Provide reference assistance to law library patrons in person and virtually, including regular participation in evening and weekend rotations.
Provide information on best practices for general collection maintenance to library management.
Provide written reports on the monthly usage of Archives and Special Collections and prepare an annual report of usage services.
Participate in collection development activities, including collection assessment and acquisition, and retention decisions.
Create content for web, social media and other publishing formats.
Participate in regular meetings, committees, and campus events, as appropriate.
Participate in professional development opportunities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program.
Work experience in a library setting.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to explain and clarify information to supervisory and support staff possessing varying degrees of aptitude.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work collegially with diverse groups.
Evidence of participate in professional development.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekend hours.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Librarian 2 Appointment
Minimum of three (3) years related professional experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) to three (3) years or more of experience in an academic library, special library, or archives.
Experience with providing reference services in an academic library, special library, or archives.
Knowledge of best practices in classifying and maintaining archival materials.
Knowledge of digitization processes and associated metadata standards.
Familiarity with academic or legal databases.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based environment.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, permanent position. Salary and rank are dependent on qualifications and experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495797 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on November 30, 2021.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
Advertised: Nov 01 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 30 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Anne Rajotte
Head of Reference Services & Interim Co-Director
Thomas J. Meskill Law Library | UConn School of Law
39 Elizabeth Street | Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 570-5081 | anne.rajotte@uconn.edu
Schedule a Webex Research Meeting: https://calendly.com/anne-rajotte
Here's the link:
https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/cw/en-us/job/495797/archives-and-special-collections-research-librarian
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Apply for Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School | Learning-Unlearning-Relearning Through Strategic Foresight
Apply for the Next Cohort!
Northeast Cohort* | May 10-12, 2022
Application Due: April 5, 2022
The CT State Library is pleased to offer a 3-day virtual professional development opportunity.
The Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development's Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant #RE-250063-OLS-21 in the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.
Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer at IMLS, referred to the program as “a game changer for librarians."
Who Should Attend?
Individual library staff from academic, public, school, and special libraries are invited to attend.
Here is the link: https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/FuturesSchool/Application
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Job Opportunity: Collections Processing Associate, UConn Library (Storrs, CT)
The University of Connecticut is hiring a Collections Processing Associate serving at the rank of Library Assistant 2.
More information about the position can be found below or online at UConn Careers.
The deadline for applications is October 31, 2021.
https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/cw/en-us/job/495691/collections-processing-associate-library-assistant-2?fbclid=IwAR0CYM0MD7YNM4jv0lIw1BLWiH8_KtLKIEG_45Wn0RJbBZ7PRDqiUvz9kGM
Job Opportunity Bryant University, Library Assistant, Research and Instruction Services (Full-Time, RI)
This position reports to the Manager of Research & Instruction
Services and is accountable for providing support to the librarians and
for the management of the Research & Instruction Department during
hours when librarians are not available. This position is also
responsible for securing the library at closing and general monitoring
of the facility.
This is a 12-month position
working 28 hours per week, with excellent benefits. This position works
daytime hours Tuesday through Thursday and Friday evenings during the
academic semester. Winter break and summer break will be daytime shifts
only.
Please see link below for more information: | |
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Open Position: Digital Services and Research Librarian - Bryant University, Smithfield, RI
The Digital Services and Research Librarian
will facilitate and perform a leading role in the library’s
digital scholarship and digitization initiatives. Working
collaboratively across campus, the incumbent will develop, implement,
and support library services that focus on current and emerging
research, teaching, and innovation at Bryant University. The librarian
will assist in implementing strategies for publishing and integrating
digital scholarship into the library and Bryant community. The
incumbent will collaborate with library staff and university partners to
identify and curate digital collections using the
University archives. Additionally, the librarian will work with and
provide support to the research desk through hours on desk delivering
outstanding guidance to library resources for the Bryant community.
This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday year-round.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Enhance the creation and dissemination of research and scholarship at
Bryant University by monitoring emerging trends and supporting the
creation and discovery of open access scholarship and new forms of
scholarly digital media and publishing;
2. Collaborate on implementation of digital initiatives for the library
by advising and providing training on digital scholarship tools and
techniques to Bryant University community members to help them
disseminate their research and provide access to their
scholarship;
3. Build on existing modes of access for local and external audiences to Bryant’s archives, research and scholarship;
4. Curate, promote, solicit, and add materials from students and faculty to the institutional repository;
5. Collaborate with other library staff to develop standards, policies
and procedures, and apply metadata schema for digital curation and
preservation tasks;
6. Provide timely and effective use of library resources and offer
reference support to meet patron needs through in-person and electronic
communication (i.e. email, text, instant message).
7. Perform other duties as directed.
This position is best filled by an energetic, innovative, flexible and highly motivated individual with an ALA accredited
Master of
Library Science degree and a background in and knowledge of digital
scholarship services in libraries, including institutional repository
experience. Knowledge of reference services and a strong interest in
teaching and commitment to student learning is essential.
Demonstrated experience working with digital scholarship and digital
humanities tools and applications is preferred. The ability to work
independently and in a team environment with faculty, students,
administrators and library personnel at all levels is
critical. Excellent oral and written communication skills, familiarity
with library trends and standards, experience with current electronic
resources, and comfort with emerging technologies are imperative.
Outstanding work ethic, strong commitment to high
touch, client-centered services and adaptability/flexibility required.
Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.
Bryant University recognizes that its position as a leader in higher education is greatly determined both by the diversity of its campus community and its intellectual endeavors. Its commitment to link academic and social diversity for the benefit of the learning and living environment reflects its belief that excellence and diversity are mutually reinforcing objectives. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive campus community, one that values individual difference and fosters greater understanding of the many facets of diversity and other distinctive characteristics that make us different. We encourage applications from candidates with an appreciation for and understanding of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about our ongoing commitment to building a community of inclusive excellence.
https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/2690
ALA Scholarship Program
The American Library Association (ALA) is committed to promoting and advancing the librarian profession. To demonstrate this commitment, the ALA and its units provide more than $300,000 annually for study in a master's degree in library and information studies from an ALA accredited program, or for a master's degree with a specialty in school librarianship that meets the ALA curriculum guidelines for a Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredited unit. See the ALA Office of Accreditation's website for a list of ALA-Accredited programs. See the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) website for the list of Nationally Recognized CAEP/AASL Reviewed & Approved School Librarianship Education Programs.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Cornucopia of Rhode Island 2021 Annual Fall Mini-Conference
2021 Annual Fall Mini-Conference
Empowering Rhode Island Communities
Through History and Service
(Online & Free)
Thurs. November 4, 2021. 2-4 PM
Registration
- This online event is free & open to all.
- This event is organized by CORI, a section of RILA.
- Please click "Register" button on the left to register.
- The Zoom link will be sent to registrants one day prior to the event.
Here's the link to register and for more information:
https://www.rilibraries.org/event-4457649
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
2022 Annual Conference Call for Program Proposals Now Open!
ALA will begin accepting program proposals on August 23, 2021 for the 2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C., June 23-28, 2022.
CT Judicial Branch Law Library Services - 3 Unit Job Openings - Deadline 9/7/21
Law Librarian I
Locations: Three Primary Locations (three positions available): Bridgeport, CT, New Haven, CT and Stamford, CT (May be required to work in other locations up to two days a week.)
The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking qualified individuals to perform professional to advanced library duties, which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, and catalog and collection maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of professional principles and practices of library science including: Classification systems; reference sources and techniques; acquisitions; cataloging and filing; bibliographic sources of information and library automation; knowledge of library administration principles and techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; computer skills; ability to analyze and solve problems relating to library methods and procedures.
Experience and Training: A Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association.
Starting Salary $66,502, plus benefits.
See job posting and the link to full Law Librarian I job description:
Job Openings with the CT Judicial Branch
Applications must be received by September 7, 2021. Applications should be submitted through the on-line application site at: www.jud.ct.gov/hronline/. Paper applications will not be accepted. Please select the location(s) you wish to work.
Please reference posting number 21-1000-147 and indicate location(s) of interest.
AA/EOE
NELA 2021 ME & RI Scholarship Applications Needed
NELA offers an annual conference scholarship, and we strive to award one to an applicant from each of the six New England states. We are looking for more applications from Maine and Rhode Island to help us represent the entire region of New England.
Applicants can choose to attend BOTH the virtual AND in-person events OR choose to attend the virtual OR in-person event (depending on the applicant's comfort level). Applicants do not have to be NELA members to apply.
The scholarship does NOT include a ticket to the virtual Electronic Resources Seminar. Scholarship recipients have the option to add this on at their own expense.
Deadline is Thursday, August 26th. Maine and Rhode Island applicants will be notified on Friday, August 27th.
RI Historical Records Board offers scholarships (Providence, RI)
The
Rhode Island Historical Records Advisory Board (RIHRAB) announces
additional scholarship opportunities for 2021 in partnership with the
National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) to
provide continuing education in archival studies. Scholarships of up to
$1,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants for courses in archives
management and preservation offered at in-state and out-of-state
institutions, or to attend professional conferences, classes, courses,
and virtual learning sessions. Applications will be accepted on a
rolling basis until December 1, 2021. Preference will be given for
courses that occur between July 01, 2021 – December 31, 2021.
Scholarship funds may be used for course and conference registration
fees and other related costs. Scholarship recipients will be required to
submit a short blog post for the RIHRAB website to be shared with the
Rhode Island archival community, as well as give a brief virtual
presentation (5- 10 minutes) to the RI Historical Records Advisory Board
in February 2022 summarizing their experiences, and how they intend to
apply their learning. Archivists, students, and information
professionals in Rhode Island seeking professional development in
archives are encouraged to apply.
To apply for a scholarship, please
follow the instructions and fill out the application available at RIHRAB.com, or via the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1f-525bHPlZBHurJnqoo4lIeEs90IOuCw_8QMgAg34Ew/viewform?usp=sharing&edit_requested=true
RIHRAB Continuing Education Scholarship Application Questions about applying? Please email rihrab@sos.ri.gov or call 401-222-2353.
Emerging Leaders
The American Library Association (ALA) is still accepting applications for the 2022 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria can be found on the Emerging Leaders web page. The deadline to apply is August 30, 2021. Apply now.
The ALA EL program is a leadership development program which enables newer library workers from across the country and Canada to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity. It puts participants on the fast track to ALA committee volunteerism as well as other professional library-related organizations.
An ALA division, round table, ethnic association affiliate, state chapter or school library media association affiliate will sponsor approximately two-thirds of the selected applicants. Each sponsor will contribute a minimum of $1,000 toward expenses of attending the ALA LibLearnX and Annual Conferences ($500 for each conference). Sponsorship is not required for participation in the program. A list of sponsoring units is included as part of the online application.
For more information, visit the Emerging Leaders web page or contact the EL program manager at emergingleaders@ala.org.Monday, August 16, 2021
Save the Date: Cornucopia of Rhode Island Annual Fall Mini Conference
Cornucopia of Rhode Island’s Annual Fall Mini-Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, November 4, 2021, from 2:00 to 4:00pm:
- 2:00pm - Panel Discussion: Building Strong Communities - How We Can Better Serve Families with Individuals with Special Needs
- 3:00pm - Peter Fay: Jamestown Mariners of Color: From Bondage to Boat Steerer
Join us as we empower Rhode Island communities through history and service. You don’t want to miss it!
Registration coming soon.
Questions? Contact: RICornucopia2005@
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship for Youth Serving Librarians
The application period for the Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship is now open until September 1, 2021.
The Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship Fund was established in 1926 as a tribute to one of the great pioneers in American Librarianship in special recognition of her creative work for children throughout the country. The Fund is administered by the Hartford Public Library as trustee, and current income permits an annual scholarship award of $4,000.
The Scholarship is open to those who plan to specialize in library work with children: who have received, or are about to receive a four year undergraduate degree; and who have applied for admission to a library school or are already attending a library school accredited by the American Library Association. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to pursue a career in public library service.
For the application and details on how to apply, please visit:
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