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Alexander Dodd Chosen as a 2023 Core Emerging Leader
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce that Alexander Dodd has been named as a Core Emerging Leader (EL). Currently working as the Continuing Resources Librarian at the University Libraries at the University of Maryland...
Libraries are invited to apply for the 2023 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries
CHICAGO — The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) of 91´«Ã½ and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are pleased to accept applications for the 2023 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries. These grants recognize libraries for their role...
Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Grant applications
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at...
LIS Students: Apply for the 2023 Larew Scholarship for Tuition Help
Core and Baker & Taylor are accepting applications for the Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship for those who plan to follow a career in library and information technology, demonstrate potential leadership, and hold a strong commitment to library...
Carnegie-Whitney Grant awards up to $5,000 for guides to library resources
The 91´«Ã½ Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type...
91´«Ã½ Announces the New Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant
During the 2022 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference in Washington, DC, the 91´«Ã½ Council approved the Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. The grant will cover the expenses of five (5) Black/African American youth or teen services...
PLA awards $1.1 million to 160 public libraries to conduct digital literacy workshops 
A national initiative funded by PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T CHICAGO — With over $1 million in contributions from AT&T, the Public Library Association (PLA) has selected 160 public libraries to host digital literacy workshops...
91´«Ã½ Awards Spectrum Scholarships for 2022
CHICAGO — Today, the 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2022 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, 91´«Ã½ has...
Marco Lanier Selected as the 2022 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ and SAGE are pleased to announce Marco Lanier of Brooklyn, New York as the recipient of the 2022 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media. Currently, Lanier works as a records management project assistant for...
Maria Guadalupe Partida Selected as the 2022 Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce the selection of Maria Guadalupe Partida of San Antonio, Texas as the 2022 Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship recipient. The scholarship was named for a long-time 91´«Ã½ staff member who directed the...
Nadine Y. Said Selected as the 2022 Mary V. Gaver Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce the selection of Nadine Y. Said of Santa Cruz, California as the 2022 recipient of the Mary V. Gaver Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship was established to honor the memory of a past 91´«Ã½...
Jennifer Nguyen Bernal Selected as the 2022 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce the selection of Jennifer Nguyen Bernal of Berkeley, California as the 2022 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient. The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the American...
Bishop A. Clarke Selected as the 2022 91´«Ã½ Century Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce the selection of Bishop A. Clarke of Richmond, Virginia as the 2022 Century Scholarship recipient. The $2,500 scholarship funds services or accommodation for a library school student with...
Adele Chase Selected as the 2022 Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship Recipient
The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce the selection of Adele L. Chase of Columbia, South Carolina as the 2022 recipient of the Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship. The $4000 scholarship is awarded to individuals planning to...
91´«Ã½ Announces 2022 Spectrum Doctoral Fellows - Catalysts for Change
CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce recipients for the newest round of Spectrum Doctoral Fellowships - Catalysts for Change. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (RE...
