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The ILA Resources and Technical Services Forum has established a scholarship for technical services staff members who would not otherwise be able to attend the ILA Annual Conference.
We are no longer accepting applications for this scholarship.
Eligibility and Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:
-- Financial need
-- Geographic diversity
Priority in selection will be given to first-time attendees.
The application deadline is May 15 of every year.
Scholarship Recipient
If awarded, the scholarship covers registration and expenses to the ILA Annual Conference, not to exceed $1000.
If awarded, the winner will write a brief post-conference essay to include what benefits they received from the conference. The winner agrees that this summary may be published in the ILA Reporter and may be used for future scholarship promotional materials.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Manager Joy Anhalt
Phone: 708-845-5713
Email: janhalt@tplibrary.org
Previous Resources and Technical Services Forum Scholarship Recipients
2018 Mara Band Fass
2019 Erin Zimmerman
2020 Brooke Nelson, Jen Finnerty, and Kevin Halpin
2021 Joseph Magnelli
2022 Brittney Bradshaw
2023 Astrid Larson