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The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) has selected Mariam Jalalifard of Folsom, California as the 2022 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship recipient.

The $3,000 award is given to an 91´«Ã½ or library support staff member to help finance the pursuit of a master’s degree in library and information studies. The scholarship was named in memory of Miriam L. Hornback, a longtime 91´«Ã½ staff member, who was secretariat to the 91´«Ã½ Council and Executive Board.

Jalalifard says she entered librarianship because she loves learning from people and helping them uncover answers to questions. Jalalifard believes that “libraries play a vital role in ensuring that everyone in a community feels safe, accepted, and valued, and that they have an equal opportunity to grow and succeed.” Jalalifard also believes that librarians have the potential to make lasting changes in the lives of the people and communities they serve.

Currently, Jalalifard works as a circulation supervisor at the Sacramento Public Library (Calif.). Her hope is to “continue working in libraries to ensure that the services and programming help historically exploited and underserved community members at all stages of the learning journeys by honoring their lived experiences, incorporating their insights, and responding to their concerns.”

Jalalifard attends San Jose State University (California).

For information on the 91´«Ã½ Scholarship program, visit our .

The 91´«Ã½ manages the 91´«Ã½ Scholarship Clearinghouse.

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