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INDIANA’S (SPRING 2010)

LIBRARIANS LEADING IN DIVERSITY (I-LLID)

MLS FELLOWSHIP

The Indiana State Library (ISL) and Indiana University School of Library and Information Science (IU SLIS) are NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for the third cohort of Master of Library Science (MLS) Diversity Fellows. The application period is June 15 – August 28, 2009.

  • LLID presents an opportunity for racially/ethnically diverse applicants to receive an MLS education. Successful applicants will commit to work a minimum of two years in Indiana libraries.

Application

  • A fellowship application must be submitted by August 28, 2009
  • The application process includes submission of an essay
  • Two letters of recommendation must be submitted by August 28, 2009
  • Candidates who are required by SLIS to take the GRE must have scores reported to SLIS prior to October 30, 2009
  • Candidates must be accepted at IU SLIS by October 30, 2009

(Indianapolis: www.slis.iupui.edu/student/prospective/faq/admissions.asp

Bloomington: www.slis.indiana.edu/apply)

  • Two of the ten fellows may come from outside of Indiana
  • Finalists may be contacted for follow-up interviews

Awards

  • Tuition for the MLS program (up to 36 hours) completed within 16 months
  • Stipends up to $15,000.00 may be used to cover room, board, books, travel, insurance and other personal expenses
  • Some Orientation expenses may be covered up to $500.00
  • Access to a professional mentor for guidance and resource sharing
  • An opportunity to compile a professional portfolio based on the fellowship experience
  • An opportunity to bond with a cohort of 10 MLS Diversity Fellows
  • An opportunity to attend and participate in
    • A Spring Forum, Diversity Forum, library related conferences and workshops,  volunteer and other activities scheduled by the fellowship program

Successful candidates are required to

  • Read, sign, and commit to the I-LLID Fellowship Agreement
  • Attend an Orientation Session in Indianapolis on November 18-19, 2009
  • Begin classes full time with the spring 2010 semester
  • Take 9 credit hours per semesters through spring 2011
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale

Applicants are encouraged to consider taking S401 before the spring 2010 or request a waiver to eliminate this required undergraduate course.

For more information: Marcia Smith-Woodard, Indiana’s-LLID Project Director

Indiana State Library, 140 North Senate Indianapolis, IN  46204

(317) 232-3719         (800) 451-6028        FAX (317) 232-0002        mwoodard@library.IN.gov