The Association of Jewish Libraries is pleased to announce scholarships of $1000 to students enrolled or accepted in a graduate school of library and information science.
Prospective candidates should have a knowledge of and interest in Jewish Studies, and demonstrate the potential, ability, and intention of pursuing a career in Judaica Librarianship.
You must provide proof of acceptance for the next academic year or proof of current enrollment in:
* An ALA accredited library school in the United States or Canada
or
* An accredited library school in either the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand or
* The graduate library school program at Bar Ilan University
AND
Documentation showing:
* Completion of Jewish Studies courses at an academic level
or
* Extensive participation in less formal Jewish Studies
or
* Experience working in Judaica libraries
or
* Any combination of the above
AND
A short statement of 200/300 words highlighting the extent of your participation in Judaic studies, in libraries, and other relevant experiences. Relate how you feel your involvement in such activities might be reflected in your future career in library and information science.
Please note that you may apply for this scholarship more than once but you may receive it only once during your graduate library school career.
STUDENTS WHO WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP SHOULD SUBMIT TO THE SCHOLARSHIP CO-CHAIR BY
APRIL 1, 2011
1. Completed application form online, via email to the Scholarship Co-Chair, available on the AJL website at http://www.jewishlibraries.org/
2. Documentation of acceptance or enrollment in one of the qualified graduate library school programs mentioned above. Transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead, submitted via regular surface mail, will be accepted as documentation.
3. Documentation of Jewish studies completed at an academic or less formal level or of experience working in Judaica libraries. Transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead, submitted via regular surface mail, will be accepted as documentation.
4. Personal statement as a Word or rtf document, via email to the Scholarship Co-Chair.
Please submit a short statement (200/300 words) highlighting the extent of your participation in Judaic studies, in libraries, and other relevant experiences. Relate how you feel your involvement in such activities might be reflected in your future career in library and information science.
FINAL DATE FOR SUBMITTING ALL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION IS
APRIL 1, 2011
Submit application and supporting materials to:
Shulamith Z. Berger, Co-Chair
AJL Scholarship Award
c/oYeshiva University Archives
500 W. 185th St.
New York, NY 10033
Phone no.: 212-960-5451
Fax no.: 212-960-0066
E-mail: sberger@yu.edu
Further information may be obtained by addressing the scholarship co-chair at any of the contact points mentioned above.
