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:

“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 academiclevel –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 FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008

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 FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008

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: lfeinman@92Y.org

Further information may be obtained by addressing the scholarship co-chair at any of the contact points mentioned above.