Through the ALSC Equity Fellowship program, ALSC affirms its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion by engaging new generations of racially and ethnically diverse library professionals.
Five ALSC fellowships were awarded for 2020-2021 to American Indian/Alaska Native/First Nations, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern, and/or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander individuals who have committed to service within ALSC and demonstrated a capacity for future leadership. Fellowship recipients will receive funding for two-year ALSC and ALA memberships and one year of conference registrations and travel stipends, if applicable, for the ALA 2021 Midwinter Meeting and 2021 ALA Annual Conference. Fellowship recipients will also receive mentorship from members of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion within ALSC Task Force and participate in projects with their cohort.
ALSC also would like to thank members of Storytime Underground, for their contribution to the Equity Fellowship program which will support two of the five Equity Fellowships.
Criteria
Each application will be evaluated on the following:
- Demonstrated commitment to providing direct service to children
- Potential for ALSC leadership
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Work in a library, school or similar setting, providing service to children
- Must identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/First Nations, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern, and/or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
How to Apply
Additional information on future Equity Fellowship opportunities will be listed at a later time.