Association of Research Libraries Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce
The ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce, funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and ARL member libraries, offers a stipend of up to $10,000 to attract students from underrepresented groups to careers in academic and research libraries.
Qualified applicants must:
•be a member of a racial/ethnic minority group as described by the U.S. Census Bureau
•remain enrolled in at least 6 graduate credit hours per term through completion of the M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program; and
• commit to working in an ARL library for a minimum of two years upon completion of their M.L.S. program.
• attend the annual Leadership Symposium.
Applications will be available February 2006.
http://www.arl.org/diversity/init/index.html
Cornell University Library Department of Preservation and Conservation: Native American Internship Program
Cornell University Library was funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to conduct a preservation internship program focusing on Native American Library staff. The program focuses on preservation management of library materials and sound conservation practice, and is designed to build a preservation infrastructure in tribal colleges and universities via a train-the-trainers model. The program will prepare the interns to train other librarians, archivists, and technicians in the basic book repair, rebinding, enclosure construction, preservation of work of art on paper, photographs, reformatting techniques, and other related hands-on skills, as well as preservation program development through workshops, seminars, on-site surveys, simulations, needs assessments, and the establishment of a regional disaster plan and response capability.
By focusing on the train-the-trainers model, this program will have an impact well beyond the interns, and will lead to the development of direct tribal responsibility for indigenous cultural heritage materials. As with other internship programs that Cornell has conducted, the Cornell staff will continue to act as mentors beyond the period of the project. The program of training will provide Native American tribal colleges with the ability to greatly extend the life of their cultural heritage library and archives materials, to conduct fruitful studies of their collections and services, and to prepare viable proposals for external grant funding to support Native American library and archives collections.
The internship will be held from June 5, 2006 August 11, 2006. There is funding available for travel to Ithaca, NY and a $5000 stipend for each intern. There is no charge for housing.
Please contact Barbara B. Eden (beb1@cornell.edu) for an application.
Barbara B. Eden
Director
IRIS/ Department of Preservation
and Collection Maintenance
Cornell University Library
B15 Oline Library
Ithaca, NY 14853
http://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation
email: beb1@cornell.edu
phone: 607-255-5291
fax: 607-254-7493
Knowledge River
Knowledge River/School of Information Resources & Library Science (graduate program) University of Arizona is recruiting Native American students for the Fall 2005 semester.
Deadline: April 15, 2005.
Knowledge River is recruiting dynamic Native American students to become information professionals such as librarians. Knowledge River focuses on library and information issues from the needs and perspectives of Hispanics and Native Americans. As a Native American librarian/information professional/information technology specialist, you can work in Tribal libraries, tribal museums and archives, boarding and public schools, Indian Health Services, Tribal Colleges and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Other places Natives can work include public libraries, university libraries, corporate libraries, law libraries and historical societies. Knowledge River participants will graduate with an MA in Information Resources and Library Science. As a Knowledge River graduate, you can help members of your community/tribe use information and technology to improve their lives. Or you can bring valuable cultural perspectives and diversity to settings outside the Native American community. Successful Knowledge River Applicants will: Receive full tuition and fees for one academic year, and a graduate assistantship or a living stipend for that year of at least $10,000. Be a part of a cohort group with personalized advisement, professional enrichment activities, academic support and peer interaction. Be able to take courses that focus on library and information issues from a Native American perspective.
TO APPLY TO KNOWLEDGE RIVER:
- Go to the Knowledge River Website: http://knowledgeriver.arizona.edu
- Call Pat Tarin, KR Director at 520-621-3958 or email at tarinp@u.library.arizona.edu or knowledgeriver@u.library.arizona.edu
- Phone SIRLS at 520-621-3565
- Or go to the SIRLS Website: http://www.sir.arizona.edu/
- for a Native American student perspective of Knowledge River, contact Stephanie Joseph (White Mountain Apache at 520-548-1025 or email at sjoseph@u.arizona.edu
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
Deadline: December 15, 2005; February 15 and July 15, 2006
The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund ( http://www.nsrf.org/ ), a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute ( http://www.aspeninstitute.org/ ) has announced that it will offer the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually.
The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the fund. Through this program, the fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for the experience. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts.
The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have outstanding research skills; a background in the social sciences or humanities; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship. The student must be able to intern for ten to fifteen weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment.
Applications are considered three times annually based on the timing of applicants' availability. For the Spring 2006 internship, the deadline is December 15, 2005; for the Summer 2006 internship, the deadline is February 15, 2006; and for the Fall 2006 internship, the deadline is July 15, 2006.
Internship Announcement: American University Washington Semester American Indian Program (WINS)
Possibility to coordinate internship experiences with the Library of Congress and/or the National Archives for Honoring Generations students.
Summer Application Deadline: Accepting students on a rolling basis until March 4, 2005.
Intern in Washington, DC in the largest experiential learning program for Native American students, the Washington Semester American Indian Program (WINS). For over 13 years, American University has been hosting American Indian and Alaska Native students in this nationally recognized, academically, professionally, and socially enriching program. Work full time in a federal government agency or select private internship site, take classes and earn academic credit. Most students receive a full scholarship to cover all program expenses (airfare, housing, meals, tuition, commute) plus a small stipend ($150 week).
Admission is competitive, so apply early for your best possible placement options. American Indian and Alaska Native students who are enrolled in a college or university as a second semester sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student with at least a 2.5 and in good academic standing are eligible to apply to participate in WINS.
We have great internships with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, Internal Revenue Service, prestigious law firms and more!
The Johnson Tribal College Fellows program promotes students majoring in business or future business owners with an internship in the business or economic development field. Up to 10 Tribal College Students will be selected for this special designation.
The program will run from May 31-July 30. Go to www.american.edu/wins or print the attached application.
We also have a great fall or spring semester program for students who have already made their summer plans.
Michelle L. Sauve, MPP (Mohawk) msauve@american.edu
Director, Washington Semester American Indian Program
American University
Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS)
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 895-4879 (Office)
(202) 895-4882 (Fax)
online at : http://www.american.edu/wins
Link to the Austin History Center for those wanting to volunteer in an archives http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/ahc/
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