2005 William B. Neff Scholarship

2008 William B. Neff Scholarship

“Utilizing innovative ideas/concepts in museum, arts and/or humanities research libraries”

The William B. Neff Conference Attendance Award may be awarded to a student member of the Museums, Arts and Humanities Division of the Special Libraries Association. The award consists of a stipend of up to $1,000 toward the expense of conference attendance. Any student member of the Division who is currently enrolled in a graduate library/information science program is eligible. This award is specifically for conference attendance and the winner is required to attend the 2008 Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington. The Division also reserves the right to not present the stipend if a sufficient number of entries is not received by the deadline.

Requirements:

1. An essay (typed, double-spaced) of 500-1000 words on the topic: “utilizing innovative ideas/concepts in museum, arts and/or humanities research libraries”

2. A Letter of recommendation from faculty advisor

3. Winner is required to make a brief presentation at the Division’s Annual Meeting in Seattle.

4. Winner is expected to attend the Book & Author Luncheon and other Division programs

Deadline for receipt of essays and letters is March 31, 2008

Send all materials to:

Ann Shea, Librarian

California African American Museum

600 State Drive, Exposition Park

Los Angeles, CA 90037

Phone: (213) 744-2544

FAX (213) 744-2050 (include cover sheet)

E-mail: ashea@caamuseum.org