Opportunities to Volunteer and Intern
Interested in attending the ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) annual conference on April 10-13, 2019, in Cleveland, OH? See below for information on how to apply for a range of scholarships, including student scholarships, to help cover registration and travel costs. The deadline to submit an application is October 5, 2019. Library school students: Apply now for…
SustainRT was created as a venue in which members exchange ideas and opportunities regarding sustainability in order to move toward a more equitable, healthy and economically viable society. The mission of the organization is to provide resources for the library community to support sustainability through curriculum development; collections; exhibits; events; advocacy, communication, library buildings and space design. SustainRT is open…
Become a Computer Coach or a Reading Tutor for adult learners at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library! Imagine that you could not read a bus schedule, interpret the directions on a medicine bottle, or complete basic tasks on the computer. Please consider becoming a volunteer tutor or a computer coach for the adult literacy program, Partners in Reading,…
Missed our intellectual freedom panel in April of 2018? We had representatives from the Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC), Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) and the director of both the Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF). Helen Adams is the current chair of the IFC, Mack Freeman is the chair-elect for IFRT and James LaRue…
Conable Scholarship Attend ALA Annual Conference 2018 for FREE (registration, transportation, housing for six nights, and a $300 stipend for meals and other expenses. The recipient also will receive a one-year membership in the Freedom to Read Foundation.) LIS student or recent graduate Deadline: Friday, April 27, 2018; the award will be announced by the second week in May More…
