The internships: Are available for Fall, Spring, Summer 2006-2007 Semesters Include free transportation, free housing, and $1,000 per semester stipend To apply (Application deadline: July 14, 2006): Email the following to Dr. Maria Chavez-Hernandez at chavez@ci.fsu.edu: Cover letter, including semester(s) of interest Recent Resume For more information: E-mail Dr. Maria Chavez-Hernandez at chavez@ci.fsu.edu
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IT & Library Internships in London at FSU College of Information Library
FSU College of Information receives $943,052 IMLS grant
FSU College of Information receives a 2006 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant of $943,052 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). TALLAHASSEE, Florida. The IMLS has awarded a $943,052 program grant to the FSU College of Information for “1-2-3 LEAD: School Library Media Specialists for the 21st Century: Leaders Educated to …
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What is it? The Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute is a year-long series of learning sessions that focuses on developing an understanding of leadership-within a conceptual framework and practical applications. Participants will attend 10 days of training throughout the year covering: mentoring and leadership styles exemplary leadership leadership and diversity present state of leadership community …
CONTINUE READINGKoontz Elected to ALA/PLA Research and Statistics Committee
College of Information Associate in Library Studies, Christie Koontz, has been chosen as chair-elect of the American Library Association/Public Library Association Research and Statistics Committee. The purpose of the committee is to foster the use of public library statistics; to recommend and promote the application of statistical research; to develop new statistical methods; and to …
CONTINUE READINGBertot Elected to ALA Library Research Roundtable
College of Information Professor John Bertot has been elected as “Chair-Elect” of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Library Research Round Table. Founded in 1968 “to contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research,” this committee sponsors research activities in the ALA, including the award of the Jesse H. Shera Award for Public Research. Late …
CONTINUE READINGMaster's Student Receives Library of Congress Internship
College of Information master’s student Erin VanClay has been chosen to participate in the Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program at the U.S. Library of Congress. The internships are competitive, with selection based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation, and in most cases an interview with a selection official. According to the Library of Congress (home …
CONTINUE READINGChavez-Hernandez Receives Outstanding Volunteer Award
Dr. Maria Chavez-Hernandez, Associate in Information Studies at the College of Information, received the Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Award from the Florida Association of Volunteer Action in the Caribbean and the Americas (FAVACA) at their annual volunteer reception in Tallahassee on April 20. During the reception, Dr. Chavez-Hernandez was recognized for her volunteer achievements and presented …
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