EBSCO Information Services and Electronic Resources & Libraries (ER&L) are calling for library professionals to apply for the inaugural "Information to Inspiration" Fellowship. The deadline for submissions is January 18. The programme is designed to inform and inspire librarians.
Through this programme, a library professional or a team of library professionals can earn up to $4,000 for conducting research about issues related to management of electronic resources in the ever-evolving information industry.
Library professionals who wish to be considered for the fellowship must work in an academic library and have more than three years of experience with electronic resources. Each applicant must submit a 250-word essay explaining how library professionals and the field of librarianship will benefit from their research on 'Measuring and evaluating use, users, and usage.'
Applications will be reviewed by a diverse team of highly respected library and information industry professionals.
In addition to receiving funding to support their research, fellowship winners will be recognised at designated events sponsored by ER&L and/or EBSCO. The first recognition will be at the 2013 ER&L Conference, which will take place March 17–20 in Austin, Texas. If the winner attends the conference, there may be an opportunity to do a brief presentation during a Lighting Talk session.
