ALA personal member (preferably 2+ years); 5+ years as library worker/information professional or board member/trustee/friend; Attended at least one ALA Annual Conference or Midwinter Meeting; Evidence of interest/participation in governance; Not a current officer/member of an ALA Division or Round Table Board
Requirements
Submit electronic application; Explain interest and benefit of knowledge gained; Submit CV; Submit one-page cover letter; Able to travel to Midwinter and Annual Conference in the same year; Participate in conference calls on ALA governance
Application materials
Electronic application; CV; Cover letter (1 page max)
How to apply
Submit online application by August 31.
Important dates
Application deadline: August 31; Announcement of fellows: October 31; First award year: 2019-2020; Fundraising goal completion: Annual of 2018
Contact
President, American Library Association; GLBTRT Councilor, ALA Honorary Member, ALA Past President
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