Application Workshop -- Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Librarians currently in the field gave advice on how to be more effective when applying for scholarships, fellowships and internships.  The panel consists of the following presenters:

Alex Rivera, Outreach Assistant Librarian, UA Libraries

Sandy Littletree, Knowledge River Program Manager, SIRLS, UA

Leslie Sult, Instruction Associate Librarian, UA Libraries

Dan Lee, Director, Copyright Management & Scholarly Communication, UA Libraries

Gabrielle Sykes-Casavant, Director, Marketing and Public Relations

Kimberly Chapman, Assistant Librarian, UA Libraries

Marly Helm, Cataloger/Assistant Librarian, Arizona State Museum

Jeanne Pfander, Outreach Associate Librarian, UA Main Library

This is a recording of the introduction and opening comments by the presenters in general advice for applications for scholarships, internships, fellowships and jobs. Also included is a brief question and answer session. In the face-to-face event, we then had a hands-on session with the librarians offering one-on-one help reviewing the materials students brought.     Listen to the Podcast

Some Handouts that were given at the workshop:

Ten Graces for New Librarians - An article, by GraceAnne DcCandido, in the American Libraries magazine - A longtime librarian uses experience and the Internet to point newcomers in the right direction.

Advice from Sandy Littletree - How to Apply for Internships and Scholarships.

Advice from Marly Helm - Application and Resume Preparation. 

They Want to Talk to ME?  An article, by Sandy Collins, in the Library Journal giving advice on how to survive your first professional job interview.