________________________________________ From: owner-ibln-l@listserv.indiana.edu [owner-ibln-l@listserv.indiana.edu] On Behalf Of Brown-Harden, Kimberly [KBrown-Harden@library.IN.gov] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:32 PM To: 'IBLN' Subject: FW: 50 Spectrum Scholars available -- apply by March 8 *Apologies for Cross Postings* From: Hernandez, Jessica [mailto:Jessica.Hernandez@fda.hhs.gov] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:26 PM To: 'nmrt-l@ala.org' Subject: [NMRT-L] FW: 50 Spectrum Scholars available -- apply by March 8 FYI, Please distribute widely! The American Library Association’s Office for Diversity will award over fifty scholarships in June 2011. We are currently accepting applications for the $6,500 scholarship package, which includes a $5,000 one-time cash award and attendance at the Spectrum Leadership Institute following the first year of LIS study. Together we can ensure that every eligible individual is aware of this scholarship opportunity and able to apply prior to our March 8, 2011 deadline. Thank you for disseminating Spectrum program information to every continuing (provided they have completed 12 or less credit hours) or prospective student who has applied to your program. Please share the information provided with everyone who has inquired about your program, not only admitted students. Information about the Spectrum Scholarship may also prove useful to support staff working in your department, your institution’s library, or campus and community wide. More information on the Spectrum Scholarship application can be found on the ALA website at www.ala.org/spectrum<http://www.ala.org/spectrum>. An email blast is included at the bottom of this message for your convenience. Established in 1997, by ALA members, the Spectrum Scholarship Program has become one of the most important drivers of diversity in the library profession. The program strives to recruit and award scholarships to students from five under-represented groups: American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander for graduate programs in library and information studies. To date over 680 masters level Spectrum Scholarships have been awarded. Former Spectrum scholars now serve on ALA Council and numerous professional committees; head branches and departments of public and academic libraries; work in and manage law, medical, and special libraries; lead efforts to explore and integrate new technologies; and find numerous ways to give back to the profession. Thank you for your efforts to support more talented students within the library and information science profession than ever before. Prospective applicants or questions can be sent to Gwendolyn Prellwitz, ALA Office for Diversity, at (800)545-2433 ext. 5048, spectrum@ala.org<mailto:spectrum@ala.org>. -- Jessica Nadine Hernandez, MLS Master's Student in Educational Technology University of Arizona, South Librarian, FDA Biosciences Library U.S. Food and Drug Administration Jessica.Hernandez@fda.hhs.gov<mailto:Jessica.Hernandez@fda.hhs.gov> "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela