fellowship opportunity

["Latrobe, Kathy L" <klatrobe@OU.EDU>]

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
401 W. BROOKS, ROOM 120      NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 73019
VOICE: 405-325-3921; FAX: 405-325-7648;
slisinfo@lists.ou.edu     http://www.ou.edu/cas/slis/

DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES

The School of Library and Information Studies of the University of Oklahoma
announces the availability of one full and one partial National Leadership
Grant fellowship for spring or summer 2002 to support graduate study leading
to the ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS)
degree.  This fellowship will be awarded as part of the Library and
Information Science Education Project to Enhance Cultural Diversity, which
has as an overall goal increasing participation in the field of
librarianship and information science by underrepresented groups, especially
persons of color.  The National Leadership Grant fellowships are supported
by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a Federal agency that
fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning.

The full fellowship covers tuition, fees, books, and a stipend.  The partial
fellowship provides partial support for the same items. The exact amounts of
both the full and the partial fellowships will depend upon demonstrated
need.  The fellows will pursue a 36-hour ALA-accredited  MLIS program, with
emphasis on information literacy and new techniques of information
acquisition, transfer, and communication technology; a specialized mentoring
program; and an opportunity for an internship appropriate to the fellow's
career goals.  The fellow will also receive partial assistance to attend one
national level and one state level conference or workshop appropriate to the
area of specialization.

Applicants for this fellowship must meet the admissions requirements for the
Master of Library and Information Studies degree.  Those applying should
submit the following as soon as possible.
*       the standard MLIS application forms and supporting materials
*       a three-page application essay reflecting interest in and
qualifications for a fellowship
*       a completed U.S. Department of Education Application for Federal
Student Aid form.
An interview will be required.

Criteria for selection will include
*       potential for academic success as demonstrated by educational
background, paraprofessional employment, and materials submitted for
admission to the program
*       leadership potential as evidenced in the essay, supporting letters,
and previous activities
*       commitment to providing information services to all members of our
diverse society.
Absolute priority will be given to qualified applicants from
underrepresented groups, especially persons of color. Applicants will be
notified of selection results by January 7, 2002 (for spring term) or May
15, 2002 (for summer term).

For further information about the fellowship, please contact
*       Dr. Kathleen Haynes (khaynes@ou.edu; 405-325-3921)
*       Dr. Kathy Latrobe (klatrobe@ou.edu; 405-325-3921)
*       Dr. June Lester (jlester@ou.edu; 405-325-3921).

Applications forms and information about the School may be found at the
School's web site at http://www.ou.edu/cas/slis/ or may be requested by
calling 1-800-522-0772, ext. 3921.

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