Indiana’s Librarians Leading in Diversity (I-LLID) MLS Fellowship
In June 2008 the State Library and IUPUI School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) announced receipt of a $1 million grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services for recruiting and educating 30 ethnically/racially diverse students for Indiana’s Librarians Leading In Diversity Project. The first cohort of 10 students began classes January 2009 with the second and third cohorts beginning classes in August 2009 and January 2010 respectively. A limited fourth cohort application process is now open.
I-LLID fellowships are opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds that will enable them to contribute to Indiana’s library profession. Successful applicants will be those who are underrepresented in the library profession and are willing to commit to work a minimum of two years in Indiana libraries upon completion of their MLS program. Visit: http://in.gov/library/3703.htm
Students who received less than a 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale for their undergraduate degree may be required by SLIS to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). It will be the candidate’s responsibility to test early and meet the school’s requirements. Applicants are encouraged to consider taking S401 before Summer 2010 or request a waiver to eliminate this required undergraduate course.
The final cohort of two students will begin classes in the May 2010 Summer I Semester. Potential candidates must submit all Indiana University School of Library and Information Science application, letters, transcripts, GRE scores, etc. to the school by February 5, 2010. The fellowship application process will be open from December 16 through February 5, 2010.
IU SLIS APPLICATIONS: Indianapolis / Bloomington
FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION (Word)
SUBMISSION
Email Applications and Letters of Recommendation to Marcia Smith-Woodard by 4:00 p.m. E.T. on Friday, February 5, 2010: mwoodard@library.IN.gov
Additional Contact Information
o Marcia Smith-Woodard,
o Indiana’s-LLID 4 Project Director
o Indiana State Library
o 315 West Ohio Street
o Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 232-3719 (800) 451-6028 (Indiana) FAX (317) 232-0002
This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.