Calls for Applications
OVGTSL 2019 Conference Diversity Scholarships for Library Professionals
The University of Kentucky (UK) Libraries is pleased to offer two diversity scholarships to attend the 2019 OVGTSL Annual Conference in Lexington,
KY. Scholarships cover full conference registration and lodging for two nights (May 12-13, 2019) with conference accommodations at the conference hotel DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel (2601 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40509).
Diversity scholarships
will be awarded to library professionals from underrepresented groups and marginalized identities, including but not limited to: people of color, LGBTQIA+, ability/disability, and others who are traditionally underrepresented
in libraries. Any individual currently employed full-time or part-time in the library field is eligible to apply.
Applicants should include a resume, a short statement (250 words) summarizing how they would benefit from attending this conference, and a
statement about their specific qualification as part of an underrepresented group or marginalized identity in librarianship.
The online diversity scholarship application form is available
here.
Scholarship recipients will be required to submit a brief report outlining their conference experience within 30 days of the
end of the conference. This review will be published on the conference web site.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: March 1, 2019
Notification Deadline: March 15, 2019
Acceptance Deadline: April 1, 2019
The University of Kentucky Libraries (UK Libraries) generously sponsors the OVGTSL 2019 Diversity Scholarships. UK Libraries fosters an environment
of tolerance, fairness and respect, promoting access to collections, programs and services without regard to race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, abilities, or lifestyle.
Please contact Treshani Perera, Chair of Scholarships Subcommittee (treshani.perera@uky.edu) with
any questions.
OVGTSL 2019 Scholarships Subcommittee
Treshani Perera (Chair)
Julene Jones
Kathleen Richardson
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Kate Seago
Vice-Chair Elect, OVGTSL
Chair, 2019 Conference Planning Committee
Email:
kseago@uky.edu
Tel: 859-218-1851
Website:
http://ovgtslibrarians.org/