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Runner Up: ULU’s Fall 2012 Book Scholarship Essay Contest

Here is the second of two runner up essays for ULU's inaugural book scholarship and essay contest for area library school students, submitted by Andy Rutkowski, who is currently enrolled in LIU Palmer/NYU's Dual Degree program and pursuing a library degree alongside a degree in Trauma and Violence Studies. For the past six years Andy … Continue reading Runner Up: ULU’s Fall 2012 Book Scholarship Essay Contest

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Runner Up: ULU’s Fall 2012 Book Scholarship Essay Contest

Here is one of two runner up essays for ULU's inaugural book scholarship and essay contest for area library school students, submitted by Anne Young, a Master of Library Science candidate at Long Island University focusing on Rare Books and Manuscripts. Here is what Anne submitted in response to the question: "What is the role … Continue reading Runner Up: ULU’s Fall 2012 Book Scholarship Essay Contest

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Applications Open: Book Scholarship for NYC Library School Students

Attention NYC Library School Students: Urban Librarians Unite Book Scholarship Essay Contest (Winter Quarter, 2013) is officially open. Once again we challenge the library school community of New York City to write an essay addressing a topic common to urban librarianship. The topic this season is something many working librarians have been thinking and talking … Continue reading Applications Open: Book Scholarship for NYC Library School Students

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Drumroll Please: The Winning Essay of ULU’s Fall 2012 Book Scholarship Contest

Last fall, we were psyched to announce Urban Librarians Unite's inaugural book scholarship and essay contest for area library school students. Up for grabs: a gift card worth $200.00 for books and supplies. We asked students pursuing a library/information sciences degree in New York City to write a 1200 word essay on the following topic: … Continue reading Drumroll Please: The Winning Essay of ULU’s Fall 2012 Book Scholarship Contest