The New Jersey Special Libraries
Association (NJSLA) is pleased to announce the availability of its annual
Spaulding Scholarship. The $500 award, which also includes a full
year membership in SLA, will be granted to a New Jersey resident currently
enrolled in any accredited Masters level program in library science.
The scholarship is named for Frank Spaulding who was SLA President in the 1986-1987 year. He created the Task Force on the Value of the Information Professional and was NJSLA President from 1977 to 1978. He was known for his outstanding dedication and contributions to the profession.
Applications will be accepted from September 1 to October 15, 2009. The award will be given at the annual NJSLA business meeting in December, 2009.
All applicants must complete a personal statement on the topic “How will you position yourself for career growth and how will SLA membership help you achieve it? Additional materials, including a transcript and letter of recommendation, are required. A full list of required materials and more detail on the application process is available at http://units.sla.org/chapter/cnj/NJSLA_Scholarship.htm
The scholarship is named for Frank Spaulding who was SLA President in the 1986-1987 year. He created the Task Force on the Value of the Information Professional and was NJSLA President from 1977 to 1978. He was known for his outstanding dedication and contributions to the profession.
Applications will be accepted from September 1 to October 15, 2009. The award will be given at the annual NJSLA business meeting in December, 2009.
All applicants must complete a personal statement on the topic “How will you position yourself for career growth and how will SLA membership help you achieve it? Additional materials, including a transcript and letter of recommendation, are required. A full list of required materials and more detail on the application process is available at http://units.sla.org/chapter/cnj/NJSLA_Scholarship.htm