The Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship Recipients

Deb's Journey...... The Miriam L. Hornback scholarship gave me the opportunity to complete my library and information science program degree within two years while I was working full time for all but the last semester. After many years working at ALA, getting my master’s degree helped put in new context what I had learned about the breadth of the profession and its impact, and it inspired new commitment in my efforts.                                                        

Deb's Journey......                                                     Larra's Journey...... 

The Hornback scholarship made my continuing education more affordable and, therefore, more possible for me to pursue, along with continuing my full-time work. It also was a vote of confidence that this was the right direction for me to take in my career. As a result, I shifted my focus from media relations to research and policy. I am grateful for that early investment in my library career and for the opportunities it has continued to create for me.

The Hornback scholarship made my continuing education more affordable and, therefore, more possible for me to pursue, along with continuing my full-time work. It also was a vote of confidence that this was the right direction for me to take in my career. As a result, I shifted my focus from media relations to research and policy. I am grateful for that early investment in my library career and for the opportunities it has continued to create for me.