The State Library recently 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. Potential candidates must apply to the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science (IU SLIS) by September 15, 2008. The Fellowship Application process is open until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008.
Ten candidates a year for three years are eligible to be selected for this Master of Library Science (MLS) Degree Fellowship program. Potential candidates who have applied to IU SLIS, and completed the fellowship application must also request two letters of recommendation from people (not relatives) who can speak to their professionalism and leadership potential. See the Fact Sheet for more details.
IU SLIS APPLICATIONS: Indianapolis / Bloomington
FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION (Word | PDF)
SUBMISSION
Printed applications, essays, and recommendations may be mailed to:
- Marcia Smith-Woodard,
- Indiana’s LLID Project Director
- Indiana State Library
- 140 North Senate Avenue
- Indianapolis, IN 46204
Electronic applications, essays, and recommendations may be sent to:
- mwoodard@library.IN.gov
Additional Contact Information
- (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.