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Jacob P. Folsom Selected as the 2025 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Jacob P. Folsom of Los Angeles, California, as the 2025 David H. Clift Scholarship recipient. The David H. Clift Scholarship was named for a former director of the American...
Colton D. Whelpton Selected as the 2025 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) has selected Colton D. Whelpton of Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada) as the recipient of the 2025 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship, named for an active ALA member and former member of the ALA...
Mia Jakobsen Selected as the 2025 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association and SAGE are pleased to announce Mia Jakobsen of Furry Creek, British Columbia (Canada) as the recipient of the 2025 Peter Lyman Memorial/SAGE Scholarship in New Media. Jakobsen says she “wants to pursue a career in...
Rachel Salvatori Selected as the 2025 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Rachel Salvatori of Nashville, Tennessee as the 2025 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship recipient. The $3,000 award is given to an ALA or library support staff member to help...
Sarah Shuai Martin Selected as the 2025 Mary V. Gaver Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Sarah Shuai Martin of Chicago, Illinois as the 2025 recipient of the Mary V. Gaver Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship was established to honor the memory of a past ALA...
2025 John Cotton Dana Awards Announced
IPSWICH, Mass. — June 27, 2025 — The 2025 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award recipients have been selected, honoring libraries for their exceptional achievements in strategic communications. Administered by the American Library Association’s (ALA) Core Division...
Jacquelyn Kim Selected as the 2025 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Jacquelyn Kim of Charlottesville, Virginia as the 2025 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship recipient. The $3,000 scholarship is awarded to a library support staff worker who is...
Elizabeth Harmer Selected as the 2025 Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Elizabeth Harmer of Riverside, California as the 2025 Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship recipient. The scholarship was named after a long-time ALA staff member who directed the...
Finkelstein Memorial Library Receives 2025 ALSC/Candlewick Press Light the Way Grant
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has announced that Finkelstein Memorial Library is the recipient of the 2025 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" Grant.
Gawain Mosher Selected as the 2025 ALA Century Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Gawain Mosher of Shelton, Connecticut as the 2025 Century Scholarship recipient. The $2,500 scholarship funds services or accommodation for a library school student with...
Finian Shey Chesser Selected as the 2025 Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship Recipient
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Finian Shey Chesser of Sebring, Florida, as the 2025 recipient of the Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship. The $4000 scholarship is awarded to individuals planning to...
Jesse H. Shera Award for Support for Dissertation Research, 2025
The Library Research Round Table is pleased to announce the 2025 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research: A Meaningful Place: Public Libraries and Self-care Children Jacqueline "Jacquie" Kociubuk, University of Wisconsin - Madison...
Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research, 2025
The Library Research Round Table is pleased to announce the 2025 Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research: Ben Rawlins, Associate Dean for Outreach, Engagement and Collections William T. Young Library, University of Kentucky "Are...
Announcing the Awardees of the 2025 Core Presidential Citations
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is pleased to announce the 2025 awardees of Core Presidential Citations. The Core Presidential Citations recognize distinguished achievements by Core members who make significant contributions to the...
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced $10,000 Building Library Capacity Grants to sixteen libraries across the country to serve New Americans (immigrants and refugees).
