Leadership Development Stipends

CULD MLIS Scholarship

CULD is pleased to offer an academic scholarship of $500 to assist one library school student with the costs of attending graduate school in pursuit of a Master’s—or Ed.D./Ph.D.-level library or information science degree. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage student membership in TLA and CULD and to support students intending to become academic librarians.

Applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Reside in Texas and attend an ALA-accredited library education program pursuing a library or information science degree. Full-time and part-time students are eligible.
• Be a current, paid member of TLA and CULD. An TLA/ALA joint student membership is also available at one low price.
• Demonstrate a commitment to academic librarianship and articulate a vision for their future.
• Possess strong written communication skills.
• Agree to serve on the following year’s selection committee for the stipend award.
• If selected as the recipient of the CULD MLIS Scholarship, submit a copy of your unofficial transcript.

Applications for this cycle are now closed.

TALL Texans Stipend

The TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute (TALL Texans) is a transformational program that helps participants learn and embrace their potential to take new initiatives for their institutions, profession, and stakeholders. CULD is happy to offer four TALL Texans stipends.

Applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Texas resident;
• TLA member in good standing;
• CULD member and volunteer on a CULD committee
• Supporting expenses associated with attending the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute

Applications for this cycle are now closed.

District 8 makes funding available to District members for participation in activities including the TLA Annual Conference, TLA Launch, and the TALL Texans Leadership Institute. The purpose of funding is to encourage participation in TLA, the TLA Annual Conference, and other District 8 activities.

Requirements

Applicants must be TLA and District 8 members. Applicants will be expected to complete the provided application and meet the expectations of the stipend award.

Evaluation Criteria

Specific evaluation criteria may vary by award. However, stipend applications will be generally evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Applicant demonstrates interest in professional development.
• Applicant shows a commitment to libraries and their missions.
• Applicant has good written communication skills and expresses herself/himself well.
• Applicant will continue with TLA involvement following TLA Annual Conference by volunteering at the District 8 fall conference or volunteering as an officer in the following nomination cycle.

Timeline

Below is a general timeline for typical District 8 award cycles. The timeline is subject to change based on the needs of the District and the timing of the specific event each year. For specific deadlines, please refer to TLA Engage or contact the Chair for more information.

• TLA Launch Stipend: Applications for TLA Launch open in early April and are due by mid-May. Awardee(s) will be notified by the end of May.
• TALL Texans Leadership Institute Stipend: Applications for TALL Texans open in early April and are due by early August. Awardee(s) will be notified by mid- to late-August.

Funds

While every effort will be made to provide recipients with the highest award amount possible, the District reserves the right to provide partial funding based on the number of applicants for a particular program and/or on budgetary limitations. Prior service to the District may entitle an applicant to a higher award amount.

Upon notification of award, the District chair will contact TLA to arrange for a stipend to cover professional development registration fees or travel costs.

If you have any questions about the stipends or application process, please contact District 8 chair.

District 8 Annual Conference Stipend information is here.

The purpose of this stipend is to encourage participation in TALL Texans and the Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT).

Applicant Requirements

• Must be employed in a full-time position in a Texas Library (you do not need have a MLS in order to apply to TALL Texas Institute).
• Must be accepted to the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute for the year of application.
• Must agree to become a member of the Library Instruction Round Table, if not already a member.
• Must agree to attend and be recognized at the spring LIRT business meeting.
• Must agree to submit a report and evaluation on your experience at TALL Texans reporting whether it fulfilled your expectations and what you learned that you will be able to use in your library. This report must be written and submitted to the LIRT Chair within 30 days of attendance.
• Must agree to serve on the following year’s selection committee for the stipend.
• Demonstrate an ongoing interest in and involvement with LIRT activities.
• Explain your financial need for this stipend.

The application deadline is July 21. (You must be logged into Google to open the application).

Apply here.

Timeline

• June 23 – Application form available
• July 21 – Application deadline. A letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor is part of the application.
• August 15 – Notification will be sent to the recipient. Notification will also be sent to the TLA office.
• August 18 – All other applicants notified.
• September – Introduce stipend winners at LIRT Business Meeting in September, or the meeting closest to the November TALL Texans Institute.
• Dec 30 – Stipend winners shall send their Institute Report to the LIRT Chair within 30 days of the TALL Texans Institute.

Application Evaluation Guidelines

• The applicant demonstrates interest in LIRT and LIRT activities.
• Assessment of  financial need.
• Assessment of supervisor’s recommendation for stipend.

An attempt will be made over the years to award stipends to applicants from all parts of the state and from all types of libraries.

Funds

A TALL Texans stipend will be made available to the recipient as a reduction in the cost of their TALL Texans program registration. While every effort will be made to provide recipients with the amounts requested, LIRT reserves the right to provide partial funding based on the number of applicants for a particular program, event, experience, and/or on budgetary limitations.

Application questions:

1. Outline your current job duties or responsibilities, specifically those relating to library instruction. How do you see your TALL Texan Institute experience enhancing your library instruction?
2. Share your current level of participation and interest in LIRT activities. How would you use your experience at the TALL Texan Institute to further the goals of LIRT?
3. In approximately 200 words or less, state your financial need for this stipend.

For more information please contact Lorely Ambriz.

The New Member Round Table (NMRT) is happy to offer annual stipends to offset the cost of members’ professional development. These stipends hope to encourage participation in NMRT, and various professional development and leadership opportunities offered by TLA.

TLA Launch Stipend | May 1st, 11:59 PM Central (2 available per year)

To qualify for this stipend, you must:

• Be a member of TLA and NMRT
• Not have previously been awarded NMRT funds during the current association year (i.e. between the conclusion of the previous TLA Annual Conference and the conclusion of the upcoming one)
• Be willing to volunteer with NMRT during the next association year
• Attend NMRT TLA conference events

The Young Adult Round Table (YART) is excited to offer the following annual stipends to offset the cost of members’ professional development. The purpose of these stipends is to encourage participation in YART and the professional development opportunities offered by TLA.

DESCRIPTION

To offset the expense of participating in the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute, YART offers ten (10) stipends of up to $600 each.

Watch this short video to learn more about  TALL Texans.

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify, you must:

• Be currently employed as a library worker focusing on teen and young adult services in Texas – Grades 6-12.
• Be a member of TLA and YART.
• Not previously awarded YART funds during the current association year (i.e., between the conclusion of the previous TLA Annual Conference and the conclusion of the upcoming one).
• Be accepted to the upcoming TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute.

DEADLINE: August 1 at 11:59 PM

TIMELINE

• June 9 – Application form available
• August 1, 11:59 PM – YART Stipend Application deadline
• August 15 – YART will notify the recipients and the TLA office.
• August 27 – YART notifies all other applicants.

PREPARATION

Please use the following planning sheet and evaluation rubric to organize your application.

• Planning Sheet
• Rubric

Application

For more information, please contact YART.