Program Event: Resume Presentation on Thursday, Nov 4, 2021

 

Fall Resume Presentation by Jennifer Sippel

MN Library Association -Student Round Table (SRT)

The MN Library Association Student Round Table is currently looking for a new co-chair and member-at-large. They are likely going to ask for volunteers at the business meeting during the MLA Conference this week (Oct 6-8) so please contact MLA President ASAP if you'd like to be considered for these positions. Stacey R. Hendren <Stacey.Hendren@co.anoka.mn.us>

For more information, please visit: https://www.mnlibraryassociation.org/page/SRT  

Twin Cities Archives Round Table (TCART): Student Scholarship Award

 

Student Scholarship Award

Criteria and Purpose for Selection

This award supports current students in Minnesota and surrounding states who are enrolled in a Libraries or Archives Certification program.  The goal of the scholarship is to stimulate greater participation in professional associations and to provide educational opportunities.

Eligibility

Those eligible for the award must be a student currently enrolled in Libraries or Archives Certification program. They must be a resident of, working, or studying in Minnesota or the surrounding states at the time of application.  Applications will be evaluated based on a brief statement of intent and by the reference contact provided by the applicant. Recipients are eligible to reapply each year, but preference will be given to applicants who have not received the award previously.  

Award

The award consists of a one year membership to TCART and up to $250 in support of tuition, registration, travel and accommodation expenses associated for an archives related class, conference, symposium, or a workshop.  The award must be used for a specific purpose (e.g., outside class, workshop, conference attendance) and not for general education costs. One award will be given per year.

Application Process

The applicant will submit by email the following items.

 

§  Completed Application for Scholarships and Awards

§  Statement of intent (100-250 words)

§  Contact information for a single reference that can attest to the applicant’s interest and need

Supporting documentation, such as a resume or other description of career development, such as volunteer/intern experience is recommended, but not required.

All applications should be submitted to the TCART Officers by  November 15th. The recipient will be notified within three weeks of the deadline.

Selection

The selection will be made by the TCART officers.

Award Recipients

Following the conclusion of the event for which funding was requested, the award recipient must submit a brief (150-250 words) describing their experience and how it was useful to them, along with proof of payment and attendance. This essay will be posted on the TCART website and Facebook page. The recipient will be reimbursed after the class/conference/symposium/workshop. If the recipient is unable to attend the event for which they have applied, they will forfeit the award.

Please complete the application below and send to the email address provided in the form.

Please contact a TCART officer with any questions regarding this application or to receive it in a different format.

 

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Founded in 1982, the Twin Cities Archives Round Table (TCART) includes members from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, as well as greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Members include archivists, manuscript curators, librarians, records managers, and information specialists representing government agencies, county and state historical societies, colleges and universities, religious organizations, non-profits, and corporations.

Visit us at http://www.tcartmn.org/ or on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/tcartmn/ .