AJL SCHOLARSHIP

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 …

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20 scholarships available for Librarians Serving the Public

The College is seeking applicants for the Librarians Serving the Public scholarship program and is currently able to offer 20 scholarships to begin in fall 2007. The scholarships will pay tuition for 6 credits of master’s degree coursework for 3 semesters (Fall 2007, Spring 2008, and Summer 2008). This is a total of 18 credits, …

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Institute Receives U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant

The Information Use Management and Policy Institute (http://www.ii.fsu.edu) of the College of Information at Florida State University has been awarded $249,979 by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services for the project “Increasing the Effectiveness of Evaluation for Improved Public Library Decision Making and Advocacy.” Drs. John Carlo Bertot and Charles R. McClure, the …

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CI Student Wins FSU President's Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year Award

College of Information senior Michael Gartley recently received a 2005 FSU President’s Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year Award. The award “recognizes students who exhibit tremendous commitment to service.” Since last August, Michael has been working with a woman living in a nursing home who has been a paraplegic for almost 20 years. An automobile accident …

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This Year’s Homecoming: A Landmark Celebration

Expectations are running high for this year’s 2004 Homecoming Weekend (Nov. 5& 6) at the School of Information Studies. Not only because of the record crowd that attended last year’s event, but because this year’s will feature a celebration of the life of retiring Dean Jane Robbins. A special symposium entitled “Marking a Career: Professional …

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School's New Alumni Board

The Alumni Association of the School of Information Studies is pleased to announce the 2004-2005 board of directors: President: Katherine Clemens Vice President: Dr. Laurie Bonicci Secretary: Stephen Michaels Treasurer: Tracey Allen Faculty Liaison: Dr. Maria Chavez-Hernandez FSU Foundation Representative: Emily Grimm-Glaccum Alumni Annual Fund Board Representative: Dr. Ruth Swan Members of the Board: Pauline …

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