2009 Advocacy Scholarship 

Interested in Library Advocacy?  In today’s world, you have to be!

Apply for a Scholarship to attend the
Massachusetts Library Association Pre-Conference,

Making the Case for Libraries in Tough Times

The MLA is offering 3 scholarships to attend this exciting, one day Pre-Conference on library advocacy.  The scholarships are open to anyone who wishes to attend the pre-conference at the Massachusetts Mutual Center in Springfield, MA, May 5, 2009.

Who is eligible?

• All members of the Massachusetts Library Association
• Anyone working in a Massachusetts Library
• Library Science students living in Massachusetts
• Friends and Trustees of a Massachusetts Library

How do I apply?

Applicants must fill out the application form and write a 300-500 word statement answering one of the following questions:

• Why is library advocacy important?
• Describe a time you or someone you admire successfully advocated for a library.

When is the deadline and when are winners announced?

Completed applications must be received by 3/20/09.
Winners will be notified by telephone by 4/3/09

What does the scholarship cover?

The scholarships cover the cost of registration including lunch on the day of the pre-conference. 

If you have questions about the scholarships please contact a member of the scholarship committee:

Mary Behrle at 978-762-4433 x14; email: mary@nmrls.org.

Ellen MJ Keane at 978-934-4594; email: Ellen_Keane@uml.edu

Danielle Kovacs at (413) 545-2784; email: dkovacs@library.umass.edu

Kirsten Underwood at 978-686-4080; email: kunderwood@mvlc.org