Scholarship Information

Congratulations to the winners of the RBMS Scholarships:

James Ascher, University of South Florida
Sheelagh Bevan, Museum of Modern Art
Katie Blake, University of Washington
Anne Cuyler Salsich, Kent State University
Nana Diederichs, University of Iowa Libraries
Eva Guggemos, Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Eli Guinnee, University at Buffalo
Athena Jackson, University of North Texas
Asher Jackson, University of Delaware
Bergis Jules, Indiana University
Samantha Klein, California State University, Northridge
Allison Krebs, University of Arizona
Monique Lloyd, Emporia State University
Karen Mason, City University of New York
Erin McKinney, The Catholic University of America
Christina Peter, Frick Art Reference Library
Brandy Philip, Long Island University
Meredith Torre, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Gabriela Zoller, Albright-Knox Art Gallery

The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is offering scholarships to subsidize first-time preconference attendance at its 48th Annual Preconference in Baltimore, Maryland.

A minimum of 15 full and partial scholarships will be awarded. Full scholarships of $750 include a waiver of the preconference registration fee (up to $235 for professional ACRL members and $95 for full-time student members) and reimbursement of housing and travel expenses ($515 for professionals and $655 for full-time students). Partial scholarships of $235 consist of a waiver of the registration fee only (full-time student registrants awarded partial scholarships will also receive $140 towards housing and travel expenses).

To help us assure the ongoing improvement of the scholarship program, winners will be required to submit a post-conference evaluation letter by July 27, 2007.

RBMS is committed to increasing diversity in the section. Several preconference scholarships have been designated for applicants of underrepresented ethnic and racial groups, both for professional librarians and qualified students. For more information about the RBMS commitment to diversity, please visit the RBMS website.

Eligibility:
All candidates must be currently enrolled in a library or information science, archival studies or museum studies program, or must have completed such a program. Candidates must also be members of ACRL who have not previously attended a preconference and who do not have sufficient institutional support to attend.

To apply:
Candidates must complete an online application form.  Applications must be received on or before Friday, April 13, 2007. Successful candidates will be notified on or before Friday, April 27, 2007.