AJL SCHOLARSHIP
The Association of Jewish Libraries is pleased to announce a scholarship
of $500 to a student enrolled or accepted in a
graduate school of library and information science.
Prospective candidates should have knowledge of and interest in Jewish
Studies, and demonstrate the potential, ability
and intention of pursuing a career in Judaica Librarianship.
For information about the scholarships, from the official website,
www.jewishlibraries.org <http://www.jewishlibraries.org/> :
"In order to encourage students to train for, and enter, the field of
Judaica librarianship, the Association of Jewish Libraries awards a
scholarship to a student attending or planning to attend a graduate
school of library and information science. Prospective candidates should
have an interest in, and demonstrate a potential for, pursuing a career
in Judaica librarianship."
ELIGIBILITY
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 either Hebrew University or
Bar Ilan University
- AND -
Documentation showing:
Completion of Jewish Studies courses at an academic level -OR
Extensive participation in less formal Jewish Studies - OR
Extensive experience working in Judaica libraries - OR
Any combination of the above
STUDENTS WHO WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP SHOULD SUBMIT TO THE
SCHOLARSHIP CO-CHAIR
BY MARCH 15, 2007
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 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 MARCH 15, 2007
Submit application and supporting materials to:
Lynn Feinman, Co-Chair
AJL Scholarship Award
92nd Street Y Library
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Phone: 212 415-5543 Fax: 212 427-6119
Email: [log in to unmask]
Further information may be obtained by addressing the scholarship
co-chair at any of the contact points mentioned above
Barbara Barak
Senior Co-ordinator
UJA Federation -
Jewish Information Service of Greater Toronto
416-635-5600 (office number)
416-631-5843 (direct number)
For the JIST of Jewish Life!
UJA Federation's mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of
Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada,
Israel and around the world through philanthropic, volunteer and
professional leadership.
