Application Deadline June 1, 2025

Purpose

To encourage future librarians to attend NYLA’s Annual Conference by providing a stipend to up to 4 library school student recipients who have not been to the NYLA Conference before.

Criteria 

• Each dean will be responsible for disseminating the information of the award application to their respective School of Information Science and NYLA will also advertise via our communication channels.

• Students who apply must be attending the NYLA Annual Conference for the first time.

Application Requirements

• Professional Experience - Account for all of your professional experience (Teaching, research, professional, business, military, internship, etc.) since graduation from high school up to the present. Do not include time spent in school.

• Memberships and Professional Honors - List all memberships in professional and other organizations, honor societies, scholarships, prizes, etc.

• Continuing Education / Community Service / Extracurricular Activities - Give a brief description, with dates.

• Essay - Write an essay (maximum 300 words) explaining your professional goals in attending library school and becoming a professional librarian. This essay must be typed and submitted with your application in the field provided.

Recognition

• Stipend includes registration to all non-ticketed events and up to $500 for travel and lodging as well as a one-year NYLA student membership.

• Recipients will be acknowledged on NYLA's website and at the Annual Conference.