LARC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS* 2015 The LARC Scholarship Award will be given to a candidate(s) for a Master s degree in Library and Information Science who has met the criteria for entrance into a graduate library program accredited by the American Library Association or is already enrolled in such a program. A candidate must be a resident of Rockland County or work in a Rockland County Library. A candidate must also be a current LARC member. (Please download application, if necessary.) The winner of the LARC scholarship will be given a monetary stipend reimbursement to help defray the cost of tuition paid for during the active period of the award. Funds will be dispersed upon receipt of current bursars receipt for class enrollment starting June 2015 through May 2016. Preference will be given to first time applicants. Candidates for the LARC Scholarship: Please complete Parts I, II-A, & III (2 letters of recommendation). LARC will administer the granting of the Mary Patricia Brunsman Library Scholarship Memorial Award. Similar criteria exist for the granting of the Brunsman Award. Please complete Parts I, II-A, & III (2 letters of recommendation). LARC will administer the granting of the Robert Trudell Public Library Education Scholarship. Similar criteria exist for the granting of the Trudell Award. Please complete Parts I, II-A, II-B & III (2 letters of recommendation). PART I CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Name: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone Number (Day): Email: 1. Are you currently working in a library? Where? (Include complete address.) 2. Are you currently enrolled or have you been accepted for a graduate level program in library science accredited by the American Library Association? Accepted (Letter of acceptance attached.) or Enrolled (Bursar receipt attached.) Name of school: 3. Are you a current LARC member? If not, please download the membership application and submit with check along with this application. Signed Date: *All applicants will be considered for both the LARC and Brunsman Scholarship * Funds are rewarded upon receipt of paid Bursar s receipt for active period of scholarship, June 2015- May 2016 Mail applications to: Maria Gagliardi Palisades Free Library 19 Closter Road Palisades, NY 10964
LARC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PART II A (LARC Scholarship, Brunsman Scholarship, Trudell Scholarship) Name: Personal Statement Please tell us about yourself. Why would you make a good librarian? What experiences have you had that will aid your career in library service? Signed Date
LARC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PART II B Robert Trudell Public Library Education Scholarship Name: Statement of Goals for Working in a Public Library Tell us briefly what your career goals for working in a public library are: Signed Date
THE LARC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Part III Letter of Recommendation Form Scholarship Candidate: The above candidate has applied for the LARC Scholarship Award and has completed Parts I and II of the application process (candidate information). Part III is necessary for the Scholarship Committee to determine the candidate s abilities and interest in the library profession. Please answer the following questions and include any applicable anecdotes that you believe would enrich your answers. Thank you for your assistance. Why do you feel that this candidate would make a good librarian? Please include qualities that the candidate has demonstrated which indicate a willingness and ability to serve as an information professional. Name of person completing this form: Address: Position: Telephone Number: Signature: Application Deadline for Candidate: May 15, 2015 Please return this recommendation in time for the candidate to meet this deadline.
THE LARC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Part III Letter of Recommendation Form Scholarship Candidate: The above candidate has applied for the LARC Scholarship Award and has completed Parts I and II of the application process (candidate information). Part III is necessary for the Scholarship Committee to determine the candidate s abilities and interest in the library profession. Please answer the following questions and include any applicable anecdotes that you believe would enrich your answers. Thank you for your assistance. Why do you feel that this candidate would make a good librarian? Please include qualities that the candidate has demonstrated which indicate a willingness and ability to serve as an information professional. Name of person completing this form: Address: Position: Telephone Number: Signature: Application Deadline for Candidate: May 15, 2015 Please return this recommendation in time for the candidate to meet this deadline.